Potatoes in Peanut Sauce (Ecuador)

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Inexpensive
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 4 servings
  • Cooking methods: Boiling
  • Cuisine: South American
  • Seasonality: All seasons

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You can find peanuts both roasted and raw.

Ecuador also has a rare variety:

Striped Peanut of Ecuador (Arachis Hypogaea) 

Pink with purple stripes and a hazelnut flavor. Very productive.

Did you know that peanuts are not nuts but legumes?

They belong to the same legume family (Leguminosae) as peas, beans, and lentils and provide the highest amount of protein among plants.

They belong to the same legume family (Leguminosae) as peas, beans, and lentils and provide the highest amount of protein among plants.

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