Groundnuts and Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
Directions
Boil sweet potatoes in salt water.
Before they are tender, add pounded groundnuts.
Cook a bit longer and then simmer.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Sweet potatoes
- Form the body of the stew and soften into a thick, starchy texture as they cook.
- Groundnuts
- Add richness and body, thickening the stew as the pounded nuts release their oils and starch.
The step that matters
Adding the groundnuts before the potatoes are tender. Groundnut paste thickens the liquid and can scorch on the bottom of the pot if the stew is left unstirred. Adding it while the potatoes are still firm lets the paste blend in and cook evenly as the potatoes finish softening.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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