Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAkwaba RestaurantPeanut Butter – Fish/chicken/beef Recipe

Peanut Butter – Fish/chicken/beef Recipe

Inspired by Akwaba Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

An Authentic African soup. Served with a choice of tilapia.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Grate the ginger and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.

  4. 4

    Mix in Peanut Butter

    Stir in the peanut butter until well combined with the tomato mixture.

  5. 5

    Add Broth and Fish

    Pour in the vegetable broth or water. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the tilapia (or other fish).

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Stir in the Greens

    Add the spinach (or other leafy greens) and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

  8. 8

    Season and Serve

    Season with salt, black pepper, and chili pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

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