Ghana

Hkatenkwan (Groundnut Stew)

-1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

-1-inch piece of ginger

-1/2 an onion, whole

-2 Tbs tomato paste

-1 Tbs peanut oil, or other light cooking oil

-1 C. onion, well chopped

-1 C. tomatoes, chopped

-2/3 C. peanut butter

-2 tsp salt

-2 tsp hot chilies, crushed OR 1 tsp cayenne pepper

-1 medium-size eggplant, peeled and cubed

-2 C. fresh or frozen okra

1) Boil chicken in about 2 C. water, along with ginger and the half onion.

2) Meanwhile, in a large fry pan, fry tomato paste in the oil over low heat for about 5 minutes

3) Add to the paste the chopped onions and tomatoes, stirring occasionally until onions are clear

4) Remove the partially cooked chicken pieces and put them, along with about half of the broth, into the fry pan.

5) Add peanut butter, salt, and peppers. cook for 5 minutes, then add eggplant and okra.

6) Cook until chicken and veggies are tender.Aadd more broth as needed to maintain a thick, stewy consistency.