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How to Make Prawns in Peanut Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prawns in Peanut Soup is a delicious and hearty dish that originates from West Africa. This recipe is a fusion of traditional African flavors and influences from other regions, making it a unique and flavorful option for any meal. The combination of succulent prawns and rich, creamy peanut soup creates a dish that is both satisfying and comforting.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 ¼ pounds peeled and deveined prawns
  • ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 large eggplant, diced
  • ½ pound bok choy, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon achiote powder
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring the water and salt to a boil in a large pot. Add the prawns to the water and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the prawns with a strainer and set aside.
  • Cook the beans, eggplant, and bok choy in the water until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and reserve the liquid. Set the vegetables aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the achiote powder over the mixture; stir until you produce an even orange-red color. Add the peanut butter and continue stirring until the peanut butter has melted evenly into the mixture. Stir the reserved water into the mixture and bring to a boil; cook at a boil for 3 minutes before stirring in the prawns and vegetables. Continue boiling together 2 minutes more before serving.

    • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 259mg
    • Sodium: 396mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1098mg

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    Peanut recipes
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