Ingredients for - West African Peanut Stew

1. Peanut oil 2 tablespoons
2. Red onion, chopped 1
3. Chopped fresh ginger 2 tablespoons
4. Garlic, minced 2 cloves
5. Chicken, cut into chunks (Optional) 1 pound
6. Crushed red pepper, or to taste 1 tablespoon
7. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon
8. Chicken stock 5 cups
9. Sweet potatoes, cut into chunks 3 small
10. Chopped tomatoes, with liquid 1 (16 ounce) can
11. Chunky peanut butter 1 cup
12. Collard greens, roughly chopped ¼ pound

How to cook deliciously - West African Peanut Stew

1 . Stage

Heat peanut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, ginger, and garlic in hot oil until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until completely browned. Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour in chicken stock. Stir in sweet potatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot partially with a lid, and cook at a simmer for 15 minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir in tomatoes, peanut butter, and collard greens. Partially cover the pot and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, about 20 more minutes.