Sweet Potatoes in Peanut Sauce
Chunks of sweet potato simmer in a tomato and onion base, then finish in a thick peanut sauce that clings to every piece. The result is gently sweet, savory, and rich without being heavy.
Prep
20m
Cook
45m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 1kgSweet Potato (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 150gOnion (finely chopped)
- 300gTomato (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 50mlRed Palm Oil
- 160gPeanut Paste
- 3gChili Powder
- 8gSalt
- 1lWater
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Method
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- 01
Heat the red palm oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the onion and cook until softened.
- 03
Stir in the garlic, then cook briefly until fragrant.
- 04
Add the tomato and cook until it becomes thick and saucy.
- 05
Add the sweet potato, chili powder, salt, and water.
- 06
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sweet potato is almost tender.
- 07
Stir in the peanut paste until the sauce is smooth.
- 08
Simmer gently until the sweet potato is fully tender and the sauce is thick and glossy, then serve hot.
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