Sauce Arachide aux Légumes et Plantains Mûrs (Cameroonian Groundnut Stew) – Authentic Cameroon Recipe

Ingredients for Sauce Arachide aux Légumes et Plantains Mûrs (Cameroonian Groundnut Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) creamy roasted peanut butter, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed sweet potato and eggplant, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup wilted greens and steamed rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Cameroon seasoning (garlic, tomatoes, white pepper)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown creamy roasted peanut butter for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and garlic, tomatoes, white pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add cubed sweet potato and eggplant and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in wilted greens and steamed rice right before serving warm.