Waat (Greens and Peanut Stew)

Name: Waat (Greens and Peanut Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Sudan
Ingredients: 1 large bunch collard greens or spinach, chopped; 1 cup ground peanuts or peanut butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 chili pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 3 cups water or broth; Salt to taste

6 servings15 min prep40 min cookEasy South Sudan

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Waat (Greens and Peanut Stew)

Waat, a peanut and greens stew, reflects South Sudan's reliance on groundnuts, a New World crop that spread through Africa centuries ago, paired with local leafy greens. It's a daily staple among Dinka, Nuer, and other South Sudanese communities, valued for its simplicity and nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 large bunch collard greens or spinach, chopped
1 cup ground peanuts or peanut butter
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 chili pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
3 cups water or broth
Salt to taste

Instructions

1Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion until softened.
2Add tomatoes and chili and cook until they break down.
3Stir in the ground peanuts or peanut butter, dissolving it into the tomato mixture.
4Add water or broth and bring to a simmer.
5Add the chopped greens and stir to combine.
6Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the greens are tender and the sauce has thickened.
7Season with salt to taste.
8Serve hot with kisra or asida.

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