It's been a bit since I last posted. I toyed around with the idea of quitting my attempt at blogging. No one is reading it, so really I'm just writing to myself. But then again, I am sort of enjoying writing it. Maybe someday someone else will read it, and hopefully enjoy it or at least be amused. If not, well at least it's a way I can look back at some things I've cooked and found interesting. After all, remembering a good meal is always a pleasant experience.
Today I was trying to decide what to do with the "value-pack" of chicken that was left over after I took out two legs to cook for dinner the other night. Nothing had been inspiring me and I wanted something new. So as usual in these situations, I found myself on Google.
A quick search, a few uninspired ideas, and then there it was.... African Chicken Peanut Stew. This dish was basically college in a nutshell for me. Wow how a meal can bring back memories. I did a quick scan, and yep, all the ingredients were in my pantry. So chop, sizzle, stir, I'm on my way to some West African yum yum grub and some fun early 20's flashbacks.
The recipe I found online at simplyrecipes.com follows pretty true to how my college boyfriend always made this soup. His version had a few minor variations. Sometimes he would make it with chicken, but he preferred beef and sometimes added shrimp if we were feeling rich that week. He never used ginger, which this recipe calls for quite a bit of, but I think it will be a tasty addition.
The stew as I remember it is spicy and full of flavor. It's served over white rice, which is simmering on my stove as I type. Waiting for everything to finish simmering is pure agony at the moment. It all smells so good!
If you'd like to try the recipe here is the link http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/african_chicken_peanut_stew/
If it's your first time, you might want to cut down the portion size a bit because it will make A LOT. But once you've tried it you'll probably want a lot more, so a few extra servings may not be a bad thing after all.
