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Nkatenkwan, or Groundnut Soup

A rich and savory West African soup made with natural peanut butter, tomatoes, and seasoned stock. This Ghanaian classic is traditionally served with rice balls (omo tuo), fufu, or boiled yam.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Natural peanut butter
  • 2 cup Chicken stock
  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Scotch bonnet
  • 1 tsp Tomato paste
  • 1 lb Chicken, beef, or goat
  • Salt, bouillon, garlic, and ginger to taste

Method
 

  1. Blend tomatoes, onion, and scotch bonnet. Boil down till thick
  2. Mix peanut butter with hot water until smooth.
  3. Combine everything in a pot. Add stock, meat, seasonings.
  4. Simmer for 30–40 mins till thick and flavorful.
  5. Serve with rice or swallow (fufu).