Azindessi (Togolese Roasted Peanut, Tomato & Chicken Stew) – Authentic Togo Recipe

Ingredients for Azindessi (Togolese Roasted Peanut, Tomato & Chicken Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared chicken pieces (or beef), prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups velvety roasted groundnut and tomato sauce, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed white rice or akoumé corn dough
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Togo seasoning (garlic, sweet onion, thyme, Scotch bonnet)
• 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 seared chicken pieces (or beef) for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and garlic, sweet onion, thyme, Scotch bonnet, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add velvety roasted groundnut and tomato sauce 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 steamed white rice or akoumé corn dough right before serving warm.