West African Peanut Soup

West African Peanut soup or Groundnut stew is a staple in most African cuisine as well as some other cultures like Taiwan in East Asia and Virginia in the states. It is warm, nourishing and full of flavors. It is also very versatile which makes it perfect for any season of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanut
- 1 Tbsp Crayfish
- 1 Smoked Turkey Thigh
- 1 Lb Beef
- 1/4 to 1/2 Cup Palm Oil (or Peanut Oil)
- Handful Spinach
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 Bell pepper
- 1 Large Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Crayfish
- 1 Habanero Pepper
- 2 Seasoning Cubes
- 2 Teaspoons Grated Ginger
- Palm Oil or Peanut Oil
- Salt ( To Taste)
Instructions
- 1
The first thing to do is to wash, season and boil the beef.
- 2
Roast the Peanuts for about 5 minutes or till it well browned
- 3
Use a coffee grinder or a dry mill grinder to grind the peanuts to a fine
- 4
De-bone the roast Turkey and cut into bite sizes and add to the boiling beef after about 10 minutes of cooking the meat. Then continue the cooking process for about 30 more minutes or till the meat becomes tender
- 5
Blend together the peppers, Tomatoes and the other half of the Onion.
- 6
Add the blended pepper, crayfish, Palm Oil and the ground peanut to the boiling meat and leave to cook for
- 7
Add the ground peanuts to the stew and mix thoroughly until the peanut is totally dissolved in the stew. Cover it up and leave to cook for about 10 to 12 minutes
- 8
Stir in the Spinach and leave to simmer for an additional two minutes
- 9
Serve while still hot over a plate a Rice, Couscous Fonio or swallows like Fufu and pounded yam. Enjoy!
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