Congolese Romaine Lettuce Stew with Peanut Sauce

I recently spent an afternoon cooking with some Congolese friends Florimond and Gisele, and their Congolese Romaine Lettuce Stew with Peanut Sauce blew me away.  When I took the first bite, I almost got tears in my eyes because I was so overwhelmed by the fantastic flavor.

I had never heard of stewing romaine lettuce before.  They explained to me that while spinach and other dark greens are often used in DR Congo, romaine lettuce is imported as a delicacy, and is revered for the delicate flavor and texture. .

The recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, but you can substitute large tomatoes.

Congolese Romaine Lettuce Stew with Peanut Sauce
Vegan Congolese Peanut Stew

Ingredients
  

  • 3 heads romaine lettuce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 of a head of celery (several stalks)
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (or 2 large tomatoes)
  • 1 small can of tomato paste
  • 3/4 – 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • garlic salt to taste

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Hi. I'm Kate.

I’ve been a vegetarian for 27 years, and come from a family who are passionate about cooking and collecting cookbooks. My 8.5 years living in China broadened my cooking range, as I was often cooking with Chinese friends and their families in their homes across the country. Cooking is a joy, a way to evoke memories of friends and places.

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