Sudanese Peanut Stew
Mullah Fesikh
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian stew from Sudan, featuring sweet potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes, all brought together by the rich creaminess of peanut butter. This dish is a comforting and nutritious staple, often served with rice or Kisra.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Sweet onion(chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 large Sweet potatoes(peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced tomatoes
- 2.5 c Vegetable stock
- 1 bunch Spinach(cleaned, stemmed and chopped)
- 0.5 c Peanut butter(unsweetened, creamy or crunchy)
- 2 c Cooked brown rice(for serving)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fragrant and translucent.
- 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute before stirring in the tomato paste.
- 3
Add the sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- 4
Stir in the chopped spinach and peanut butter. Continue to stir until the peanut butter is fully melted and the spinach is wilted.
- 5
Serve the stew hot, divided into shallow bowls and topped with cooked brown rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use natural, unsweetened peanut butter.
- ✓Adjust the amount of peanut butter to your preference.
- ✓If the stew becomes too thick, add a little more vegetable stock or water.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers.
- For a non-vegetarian version, add cooked chicken or beef.
- Serve with Kisra, a traditional Sudanese flatbread, instead of rice.