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Nkatsenkwan (Groundnut Stew with Lamb) Recipe

Creamy peanut butter adds body and depth of flavor to this spiced Ghanaian lamb stew.

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Prep
⏱️ 40m
Cook
🍳 120m
Total
⏰ 160m
Servings
4

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For the chalé sauce:

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Blend all ingredients to a smooth consistency.

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Make the stew:

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Put the lamb into a large, heavy-based saucepan, cover with the measured water or stock and add the onion, ginger, garlic, kpakpo shito chiles, chile powder, curry powder, sea salt and black pepper.

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Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer over a medium heat until the lamb juices run clear, skimming off any froth that rises to the surface.

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Stir in the chalé sauce and then add the peanut butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, while stirring until it has all dissolved.

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Add the pierced Scotch bonnet and cook over a low heat, stirring regularly so that the sauce doesn't stick to the pan, until the peanut oil has separated and risen to the top, which means that it's done. You should have a soupy consistency and super-tender meat falling away from the bone.

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Serve with your choice of side dish or with crushed roasted peanuts or gari sprinkled on top.

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The story behind itNkatsenkwan: Ghanaian Peanut Butter Lamb Stew RecipeNkatsenkwan is Ghana's richest comfort food: tender lamb simmered low and slow in a velvety peanut butter stew. Learn the story, the key ingredients, and the tricks to getting that glossy, oil-slicked finish just right.
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