Groundnut Soup Kumasi Style with Chicken (Nkate Nkwan) – Authentic Ghana Recipe

Ingredients for Groundnut Soup Kumasi Style with Chicken (Nkate Nkwan) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups smooth natural peanut butter broth, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed rice balls (omo tuo) or jasmine rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Ghana seasoning (garlic, plum tomatoes, onions, garden eggs/eggplant)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in garlic, plum tomatoes, onions, garden eggs/eggplant and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Ghana's kitchen.
3. Add golden chicken thighs and smooth natural peanut butter broth, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in steamed rice balls (omo tuo) or jasmine rice, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.