Peanut Butter Soup and Fufu
Peanut butter soup and fufu is a delicious and hearty West African dish that is sure to satisfy your appetite. The soup is made with a flavorful blend of spices, vegetables, and peanut butter, which gives it a creamy and nutty taste. It is traditionally served with fufu, a starchy side dish made from cassava or yams, which is used to scoop up the soup. The combination of the soup and fufu creates a filling and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold nights or when you're in the mood for a comforting and flavorful dish.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
For the soup:
- 2 lbs of chicken or beef (or any other meat of your choice)
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp of chili powder
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of coriander
- 4 cups of chicken or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the fufu:
- 2 lbs of cassava, yams, or plantains
- Water
Instructions
For the soup:
- In a large pot, heat up some oil and brown the chicken or beef until it is cooked through.
- Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until they are translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, grated ginger, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander to the pot and stir well.
- Pour in the chicken or beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter until it is completely incorporated into the soup.
- Add the cooked meat back into the pot and let the soup simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot with fufu.
For the fufu:
- Peel the cassava, yams, or plantains and cut them into small pieces.
- Boil the pieces in a large pot of water until they are soft and tender.
- Drain the water and transfer the boiled pieces to a mortar or large bowl.
- Pound the boiled pieces with a pestle or a large spoon until they become smooth and doughy.
- Add a little bit of water to the mixture to make it more pliable, if necessary.
- Roll the fufu into small balls and serve with the soup.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother soup, you can blend the onion, garlic, and tomato mixture in a food processor before adding it to the broth.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Fufu can be quite filling, so make sure to start with a small portion and work your way up if you're still hungry.
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal