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Spicy Peanut Stew With Cool Cucumber Sauce

From vegetarian times. this african stew gets its distinctive taste from creamy peanut butter and chilie-laced chopped tomatoes. sounds delish and i can't wait to try it!!

Steps

Cool cucumber sauce:.
Toss together all cool cucumber sauce ingredients in small bowl.
Set aside to serve with spicy peanut stew.
Spicy peanut stew:.
Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat.
Add onion and celery , and cook 5 minutes , or until onion is translucent , stirring occasionally.
Stir in ginger and garlic , and cook 5 minutes more , or until vegetables are soft.
Add potato and tomatoes.
Increase heat to medium , and cook 5 minutes , or until sauce is thickened , stirring occasionally.
Stir in 2 cups water , and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer partially covered , 10 minutes.
Add squash and cauliflower , and cook 15 minutes more , or until vegetables are tender.
Whisk together peanut butter and 1 / 2 cup warm water in small bowl.
Add to stew , and cook 4 minutes or until thickened , stirring constantly.
Spoon over rice , and top with watercress.

Ingredients

olive oil, onion, celery, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, sweet potato, diced tomatoes with green chilies, butternut squash, cauliflower floret, creamy peanut butter, cooked brown rice, watercress, roasted peanuts, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, salt