Rice Balls With Groundnut Sauce

Rice Balls with Groundnut Sauce is a popular dish in Guinean cuisine, known for its rich and flavorful groundnut sauce paired with tender rice balls. This dish is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Rice Balls With Groundnut Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of rice
  • 1 cup of groundnuts (peanuts)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 4 cups of water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and place it in a pot with 4 cups of water. Cook until the rice is tender and sticky.
  2. While the rice is cooking, prepare the groundnut sauce. In a blender, blend the groundnuts with 2 cups of water until smooth.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes and paprika to the saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour the blended groundnut mixture into the saucepan and stir to combine. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly. Then, wet your hands and shape the rice into small balls.
  7. Serve the rice balls with the warm groundnut sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
12g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Pot Blender Saucepan

Tools

Spatula Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: To make the rice balls easier to shape, wet your hands with water to prevent sticking.

Cost

$10