Groundnuts (peanuts) and dry mushrooms stew is a popular and beloved dish in Ugandan cuisine. This hearty and flavorful meal is made by simmering groundnuts with a blend of aromatic spices, dry mushrooms, and fresh vegetables. It’s a healthy and protein-packed dish that is perfect for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Cooking groundnuts and dry mushrooms stew is a simple and straightforward process that can be done on a stove top or in a slow cooker. In this article, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of cooking a delicious groundnuts and dry mushrooms stew that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Ground nuts
- Dry mushrooms
- Salt
- Water
- Onions
Steps to Follow – our Local method.
- Sort your dry mushrooms as you place them on a clean tray
- put them in a clean saucepan
- place the saucepan on a lit charcoal stove
- stir your mushrooms for about 1 minute then remove from the the charcoal stove
- put them in a mortar and get your pestle and start pounding till they are well smashed
- put the smashed mushrooms in a clean saucepan
- get your groundnuts and place them in a clean saucepan
- try pounding your groundnuts using a mingling stick
- add salt to the groundnuts
- evenly stir as you pound
- add little hot water to your groundnuts and stir
- place your saucepan on a lit charcoal stove and add some hot water and stir trying to remove all the un fine partials
- leave it to boil for about 1minute and then stir
- add some hot water again and stir
- add your chopped onions to the sauce and stir ,leave it boil for about a minute
- remove the saucepan from the stove and remove the fire
- add some ash to the charcoal stove
- place back the saucepan and cover the sauce for about a minute and cover again
- leave it to boil for about 15 -20 minutes
- add hot water to your smashed mushrooms and stir
- add your mushrooms to the sauce and evenly stir
- leave the sauce to boil till its ready
- when ready remove from the stove and then serve
In conclusion, groundnuts and dry mushrooms stew is a delicious and nutritious dish that is enjoyed by many in Uganda. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, it’s a perfect meal to serve to friends and family. Cooking groundnuts and dry mushrooms stew is a straightforward process that requires only a few basic ingredients and some time to simmer. By following our step-by-step guide, you can create a mouth-watering groundnuts and dry mushrooms stew that is sure to satisfy. So why not give this Ugandan African food a try? It’s a great way to explore new flavors and expand your culinary horizons.
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