Groundnut Soup

Nkate Nkwan Recipe

Name: Nkate Nkwan

Origin: Ghana

Ingredients:

• Groundnuts (peanuts)
• Chicken
• beef
• goat
• or fish (protein of choice)
• Tomatoes
• Onions
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Red bell peppers
• Scotch bonnet peppers (optional for spice)
• Palm oil or vegetable oil
• Salt
• Seasoning cubes (optional)
• Water or stock
• Vegetables (like garden eggs or spinach
• optional)
• Lemon or lime juice (optional for taste)

Steps:

1. Prepare the groundnuts: Roast or boil the peanuts until cooked, then grind them into a smooth paste or powder
2. Prepare the base: Blend tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, red bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers into a smooth mixture
3. Cook the protein: In a large pot, heat palm oil or vegetable oil
4. Add your choice of meat, chicken, goat, or fish, and sauté until lightly browned
5. Add the blended mixture: Pour the blended tomato-pepper-onion mixture into the pot with the protein
6. Fry for about 5–10 minutes until it reduces slightly
7. Add water or stock: Pour in enough water or stock to achieve your desired soup consistency
8. Bring to a boil
9. Incorporate groundnut paste: Gradually stir in the groundnut paste, making sure there are no lumps
10. Simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally
11. Season the soup: Add salt, seasoning cubes (if using), and any optional vegetables like garden eggs or spinach
12. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes
13. Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning to taste
14. Optionally, add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for extra flavor