Central African-Style Taro and Plantain Peanut Stew

Name: Central African-Style Taro and Plantain Peanut Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Central African Republic
Ingredients: 700 g Taro Root (peeled and cut into chunks); 600 g Plantain (peeled and cut into chunks); 140 g Peanut Paste; 55 ml Palm Oil; 160 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 7 g Cayenne Chili (finely chopped); 9 g Salt; 1100 ml Water

This thick, comforting stew combines taro root and plantain with peanut paste and palm oil. The taro gives body while the plantain adds gentle sweetness, creating a filling dish with a rich, smooth finish.

Prep

25m

Cook

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

717kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

31g

Fat

106g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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700g
Taro Root (peeled and cut into chunks)
600g
Plantain (peeled and cut into chunks)
140g
Peanut Paste
55ml
Palm Oil
160g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
7g
Cayenne Chili (finely chopped)
9g
Salt
1.1l
Water

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Method

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6 steps

01
Heat the palm oil in a pot over medium heat until hot, about 160°C (320°F). Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.
02
Add the taro root and plantain and turn them in the oil for a few minutes.
03
Pour in the water and bring to a boil at 100°C (212°F), then lower the heat to a gentle simmer at about 95°C (203°F).
04
Mix the peanut paste with a little hot liquid from the pot until smooth, then stir it into the stew.
05
Cook until the taro root is tender and the stew has thickened noticeably.
06
Add the cayenne chili and salt, then simmer a few minutes more before serving.

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