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Simple Eggplant Stew From Chad Ingredients Found in Your Local Supermarket Simple Eggplant Stew From Chad Eggplants are a traditional vegetable in Chad where the highest populations are found in the southwest, particularly around Lake Chad and the capital N'Djamena.  The African eggplant originates from Central Africa; other local names for the eggplant vegetable are gauta, yalon bello, igbagba and nakati just to name a few.  Eggplant Stew is an easy African food recipe from Chad using eggplants cooked with okra and peanut butter. Make this recipe of Eggplant Stew from Chad Ingredients 1 eggplant cubed 2 cups fresh okra, chopped 10 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 large green pepper chopped 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste Water to cover Directions Add all ingredients to a large pot except peanut butter and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for half an hour, or until th

How to make Spicy Carrot Apple Oelek also known as Sambal Oelek Many countries in Africa are famous for their Sambal. What is a Sambal and how do you make it, let's find out. Sambal is a chili-based fruit and vegetable preserve made sweetly and very hot and used as a condiment. Many countries in Africa are famous for their Sambal. Spicy Carrot Apple Oelek Sambal Ingredients 2 cups finely grated carrots 2 cups grated sweet apples 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon brown sugar 3 chopped hot chilies   Directions Toss 2 cups finely grated carrots and 2 cups grated sweet apples with 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit 1/2 hour, then squeeze with hands and discard any excess liquid. Combine with 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 3 chopped hot chilies, mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Serve with bread, meats, and vegetables as a di