Groundnut Stew

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon other ground dried chile
• 1 teaspoon pressed garlic clove
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 3 cups cubed sweet potatoes (1-inch cubes)
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup apple juice or 1 cup apricot juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2-2 cups chopped okra
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions in the oil for about 10 minute stir in the cayenne and garlic and saute for a couple more minutes. add the cabbage and sweet potatoes and saute, covered, for a few minutes. mix in the juices, salt, ginger, cilantro, and tomatoes. cover and simmer for about 15 min, until the sweet potatoes are tender. add the okra and simmer for 5 minute more. stir in the peanut butter, place the pan on a heat diffuser, and simmer gently until ready to serve. add more juice or add water if the stew is too thick.