Potato Dish from Zaire
Experience a taste of Central African cuisine with this vibrant and hearty Potato Dish from Zaire. This comforting, one-pot recipe combines tender potatoes and a rich, savory peanut butter-tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices like smoked paprika and ground coriander. Balanced with fresh onions, garlic, and optional greens like spinach or kale, this dish offers a wholesome and unique flavor profile. Perfect as a standalone meal or served with rice, bread, or a crisp salad, it’s an ideal choice for vegetarians and anyone looking to explore global flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that infuses every bite with delightful warmth, this potato stew promises an unforgettable dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 cup peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Dice the tomatoes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, to release the spices' aroma.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 4-5 minutes until they soften and start breaking down to form a sauce.
Add the peanut butter to the pot and stir until it is well blended with the tomatoes.
Slowly pour in the water or vegetable broth, stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
If using spinach or kale, stir it into the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking, allowing it to wilt.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the Zaire-Style Potato Stew hot, either as a main dish or alongside rice, bread, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5458 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 360.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.0 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 101.4 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 10222 mg | 217% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
