Domoda (African Peanut Stew)

Description

Brief description: Domoda is a West African dish featuring a peanut-based stew with meat and vegetables, served over rice or couscous.

Ingredients needed:

1. Meat (chicken, beef, lamb, or other protein)
2. Peanut butter or ground peanuts
3. Onions
4. Tomatoes
5. Tomato paste (optional)
6. Garlic
7. Ginger
8. Hot peppers (such as Scotch bonnet or habanero, for heat)
9. Vegetables (commonly sweet potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and eggplant)
10. Oil (such as vegetable or peanut oil)
11. Water or broth
12. Salt and pepper
13. Rice or couscous (for serving)

Steps on how to cook:

1. Brown the meat in a pot or large skillet with oil over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook until softened.
3. Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste (if using), and cook until the tomatoes break down.
4. Mix in peanut butter or ground peanuts, stirring until well combined.
5. Add water or broth to create a stew consistency.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and hot peppers to taste.
7. Add chopped vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and eggplant) to the pot.
8. Simmer until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
9. Adjust seasoning if needed.
10. Serve the Domoda hot over cooked rice or couscous.

How to Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GziA0_82xM