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African Peanut Sauce (Sauce d'Arachide)

West African · Main · Sauce

A rich, creamy, and savory West African staple made with natural peanut butter, aromatic ginger, and tender meat or vegetables. Often served over rice or fufu.

IntermediateGluten freeHigh protein
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55 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time40 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat the vegetable oil

    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.

    8 min

  2. Add the chopped onions and sauté

    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.

    7 min

  3. Stir in the tomato paste

    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.

    5 min

  4. Return the chicken

    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.

    30 min

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

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Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The sauce develops better flavor the next day. Reheat gently on the stove.

Store & enjoy

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add a splash of water when reheating as the peanut sauce thickens when cold.

Allergens

Contains tree nuts, peanuts.

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African Peanut Sauce (Sauce d'Arachide)
Step 1 of 4

Heat the vegetable oil

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.

8 min