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Chicken XimXim with Ground Peanuts - African (Eating Well)

Chicken XimXim with Ground Peanuts - African (Eating Well) is built on Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Freshly Ground Pepper, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper. Serves 8. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 4 tsp
• 2 lb
• 1/4 tsp
• 1 pinch
• 1
• 1
• 6
• 1/4 cup
• 4
• 1/4 cup
• 14 oz
• 3/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add tomatoes, parsley and garlic, reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, place dried shrimp (if using) in a food processor and process until finely ground.

6. 6

   Transfer to a small bowl.

7. 7

   Add peanuts to the processor and process until finely ground.

8. 8

   Combine the ground shrimp (or fish sauce), if using, with the ground peanuts.

9. 9

   Add broth, coconut milk and the peanut mixture to the pot.

10. 10

    Increase heat to medium, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the reserved chicken and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.

12. 12

    Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

13. 13

    Yields 8 servings

14. 14

    Active Time: 50 minutes. Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

15. 15

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 13 February 2007. www.fareshare.net