*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       West African Groundnut Stew

Recipe By     : New Recipes From Moosewood Restaurant
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Soups/Stews
                African

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    Sweet potatoes
   2      tb            Vegetable oil
   3      cl            Garlic -- minced
   3      tb            Ginger -- grated
   2      tb            Coriander
     1/2  ts            Cayenne
   1      md            Onion -- chopped
   2      md            Tomatoes -- chopped
   4      c             Eggplant
     1/2  c             Stock
   1      c             Zucchini
   2                    Green peppers -- chopped
   2      c             Tomato juice
     1/2  c             Peanut butter

Boil the potatoes till they are just tender.  Saute the garlic &
ginger with the spices for 1 minute & then add the onion.  Saute for
a few minutes longer.  Add tomatoes, eggplant & a splash of the
water.  Simmer for 10 minutes.  Add the zucchini & peppers & simmer
for 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes, mash roughly & add to the stew.  Add the juice &
peanut butter.  Stir well.  Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Serve on rice or millet & garnish with pineapple or banana slices.


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