Sauce d'Arachide
Sauce d'Arachide (sohs dah-rah-SHEED)
Peanut Sauce Stew
Chicken or fish simmered in a thick, creamy groundnut sauce with tomatoes and chilli, delivering a rich, nutty comfort that epitomises Central African cooking.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Season chicken with salt and garlic. Brown in oil and set aside.
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2
Sauté onions until golden in the same pot.
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3
Add blended tomatoes and cook 10 minutes.
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4
Dissolve peanut butter in warm water and add to pot, stirring well.
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5
Return chicken, add scotch bonnet and bouillon cube.
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6
Simmer on low heat 30 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is tender.
Did You Know?
The thickness of peanut sauce is a point of honour — a properly made sauce d'arachide should coat the back of a spoon without dripping.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- blender
- wooden spoon
Garnishing
crushed peanuts
Accompaniments
white rice, fufu, boiled plantains
The Story Behind Sauce d'Arachide
Groundnut (peanut) sauces are found across West and Central Africa, and Gabon's version reflects the country's unique culinary identity. Groundnuts have been cultivated in the region for centuries, and the combination with palm oil, tomatoes, and local chillies creates a distinctly Gabonese interpretation of this pan-African tradition.
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