African Peanut Stew with Kale

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon groundnut oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/4 red chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 50 g (1/4 cup) smooth peanut butter
• 1 litre (4 cups) vegetable stock
• 100 g (3.5 oz) kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
• Chopped peanuts, to serve, optional

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pan, heat the oil and...: In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the onion for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until it softens. Add the minced garlic and ginger and continue to fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. 2

   Next, add the cumin and chilli flakes to...: Next, add the cumin and chilli flakes to the pan and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring often.

3. 3

   Stir in the tomato paste and add the...: Stir in the tomato paste and add the sweet potatoes and peanut butter. Cover everything with the stock, bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then lower the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes with a lid on until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

4. 4

   Add the kale and simmer for another 5...: Add the kale and simmer for another 5 minutes until it wilts. Serve with rice and topped with chopped peanuts if you like.