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Often served over rice or fufu.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g chicken thighs, boneless and skinless","name":"Chicken Thighs","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"boneless, skinless","notes":"cut into bite-sized pieces","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g natural creamy peanut butter","name":"Peanut Butter","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"0.8","usUnit":"cup","form":"creamy, natural","notes":"unsweetened","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 medium onions, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"medium size","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"minced","notes":"fresh","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tablespoons tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"500ml chicken broth","name":"Chicken Broth","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"can substitute with water","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 scotch bonnet pepper","name":"Scotch bonnet pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"for flavor, do not cut if you want less heat","group":"Spices","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped onions and sauté","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, allowing it to darken slightly. Pour in the chicken broth and whisk in the peanut butter until the sauce is smooth.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the tomato paste","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Return the chicken to the pot. Add the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is tender and the oil starts to separate from the sauce.","group":"Simmering","title":"Return the chicken","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use natural, unsweetened peanut butter. You can use chicken, beef, or keep it strictly vegetarian by adding more sweet potatoes and cabbage.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["West African"]},"course":["main","sauce"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","whisk","wooden spoon"],"diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["tree_nuts","peanuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions when served with a side"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sauce develops better flavor the next day. Reheat gently on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Add a splash of water when reheating as the peanut sauce thickens when cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsauce_d_arachide_68a989b4bb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=28290fc0-5e4c-46e6-b0cf-d04dc56dcc88","imageAlt":"African Peanut Sauce (Sauce d'Arachide) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peanuts","stew","mafe","savory","creamy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"African Peanut Sauce (Sauce d'Arachide)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T23:08:35.391Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T23:08:35.391Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"piri_piri_abb399d24a","slug":"authentic-african-piri-piri-sauce","title":"Authentic African Piri-Piri Sauce","description":"A fiery, tangy, and aromatic chili sauce originating from the African-Portuguese fusion traditions of Mozambique and Angola. 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