Ground Nut Stew

Ingredients

 * 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. stewing chicken
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1/8 tsp 1/4 tsp. hot pepper
 * 1 med. onion chopped
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * Natural peanut butter 1 to 1 1/2 cup
 * Rice, cooked according to directions
 * Side dishes suggested chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, chopped pineapple
 * Orange slices
 * Chopped papaya
 * Grated coconut
 * Chopped bananas (add lemon or orange juice to prevent darkening)
 * Nigerians sprinkle with hot pepper.

Directions

 * 1) Bring chicken to boil with about 2 quart water.
 * 2) Add salt, hot pepper, onion and garlic.
 * 3) Simmer until tender cool.
 * 4) Debone.
 * 5) Using 1/2 cup peanut butter per lb. of chicken (before cooking weight) mix in hot broth until a smooth sauce is formed.
 * 6) Add chicken and cook slowly for at least half an hour.
 * 7) Can be cooked for hours in crockpot.
 * 8) If a thicker gravy is preferred thicken with cornstarch.
 * 9) Salt to taste.
 * 10) Serve over hot cooked rice with side dishes of tropical fruits as you would curry.
 * 11) "Ground nuts" is the Nigerian name for peanuts.