Guest guest Posted February 7, 2001 Report Share Posted February 7, 2001 * Exported from MasterCook * Groundnut Soup Recipe By : Classic African by Rosamund Grant Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Vegetarian African Dairy Restricted Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 Tablespoons Pure Groundnut Paste -- -Or- Peanut Butter 1 1/2 Liters Vegetable Broth -- -Or- Water 2 Tablespoons Tomato Puree 1 Onion -- Chopped 2 Slices Fresh Ginger Root 1/4 Teaspoon Dried Thyme 1 Bay Leaf Salt -- To Taste Chili Powder -- To Taste 225 Grams White Yam -- Diced 10 Small Okra -- Trimmed 1. Place the groundnut paste or peanut butter in a mixing bowl and pour in 100 milliliters of the vegetable broth or water and the tomato puree. Blend together to make a smooth paste. 2. Spoon the mixture into a saucepan and add the onion, ginger, thyme, bay leaf, salt, chili powder and remaining stock. 3. Heat gently until simmering, then cook for 1 hour, stirring from time to time t prevent the nut mixture from sticking. 4. Add the white yam cubes, cook for a further 10 minutes, then add the okra, if using, and simmer until both are tender. Serve at once. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Groundnuts (or peanuts) are very widely used in sauces in African cooking. You'll find groundnut paste in health food shops - it makes a wonderfully rich soup, but you could use peanut butter instead if you prefer. Traditionally the okra are chopped, which gives the soup a slightly " tacky " consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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