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Medium 55 min~180 kcal 5/10
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Nkatenkwan
A Ghanaian groundnut soup where peanut butter, tomato, ginger, and chicken simmer into a rich aromatic bowl.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇬🇭 Ghanaian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 55 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 13 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 900 g Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Peanut butter
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Tomato puree
For flavoring
- 1 Onion
- 20 g Fresh ginger
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Chili pepper
For cooking
- 5 cup(~1000 ml) Chicken stock
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, and salt in a pot.
- 2
Add the chicken stock and cook for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Loosen the peanut butter with 1 cup of hot chicken stock.
- 4
Add the tomato puree and loosened peanut butter to the pot.
- 5
Thicken the soup over low heat for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Add the chili pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 7
Serve hot with the chicken pieces.
💡 Tip: Loosen the peanut butter with hot stock before adding it to the pot; adding it directly makes the sauce clump.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with fufu, rice balls, or plain boiled cassava.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
27
g protein
18
g carbs
29
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 16%Fat 60%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Peanut
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nkatenkwan make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nkatenkwan take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 73 minutes in total.Is Nkatenkwan difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Nkatenkwan have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 18g, fat: 29g.Which allergens does Nkatenkwan contain?
This recipe contains Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Nkatenkwan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ghanaian cuisine.How many ingredients does Nkatenkwan need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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