TOGOLESE COUSCOUS IN PEANUT SAUCE

Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp freshly-grated ginger 450 g chicken legs and thighs 1 large tomato, blanched, peeled, de-seeded and coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 550 ml chicken stock 2 tbsp groundnut oil 1 tbsp tomato paste 4 tbsp smooth peanut butter 1 tsp salt 200 g couscous 120 g salted dry-roasted peanuts 4 spring onions, thinly sliced, for garnish Direction    -        Mix together the garlic, crushed bouillon cube, ground ginger and pepper and use to coat the chicken. Set aside.    -        Allow to marinate. Combine the tomato, onion and chicken stock in a blender to smooth paste.    -        Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large casserole dish and cook the chicken till all sides browned.    -        Add the tomato mixture, cook and covered for about 5 minutes.    -        Stir- the tomato paste and peanut butter then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, covered, until the chicken becomes tender (about 45 minutes).    -        Dilute the sauce with a little water if it becomes too thick then season with salt.   -        Place the couscous in a baking dish and bring the remaining chicken broth to a boil.    -        Add salt and the remaining oil then pour over the couscous. Stir to mix then cover tightly with foil and place in an oven pre-heated to 160C and allow to cook for 15 minutes.    -        Remove from the oven, fluff with a fork and place in the centre of a serving plate.     -        Surround with the chicken and top with the peanut sauce. Garnish with the sliced spring onions and serve.

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