Groundnut stew — the rich, peanut-based one-pot that has fed families across Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria and beyond for generations — translates into an exceptional dog meal. Chicken, sweet potato, kale and natural peanut butter in a warming broth. You add the chillies and spices; your dog gets the pure, nourishing base.
Natural peanut butter (no xylitol) provides niacin, vitamin E, healthy monounsaturated fats and plant protein. A genuine nutritional addition — not just a flavouring.
Chicken thigh provides all essential amino acids including taurine precursors methionine and cysteine. Rich in B vitamins and easily digestible.
Beta-carotene (converted to vitamin A), potassium, and soluble fibre for gut health. Balances the richness of the peanut base beautifully.
Cooked kale or spinach adds iron, calcium, vitamins K and C, and a broad spectrum of phytonutrients. Always cook leafy greens to reduce oxalates.
Brown rice provides complex carbohydrates and manganese. Its fibre content slows digestion, supporting steady blood glucose over time.
Peanuts are one of the richest food sources of niacin, which supports skin integrity, coat condition and energy metabolism in dogs.
Across West Africa, the groundnut stew is home. It varies by country and by cook — in Senegal they call it Maafe and use lamb alongside the chicken; in Ghana it tends to be richer and more tomato-forward; in Nigeria it might come with a fiercer heat. But the soul is always the same: a thick, peanut-based broth with meat and vegetables, served over rice, made to be shared.
The dog-safe version strips out what harms them — the onion, the garlic, the hot pepper, the salt — and keeps everything that genuinely nourishes. What remains is a deeply flavoured, high-protein, healthy-fat meal that dogs love and that you can cook in the same pot, portioning off their portion before you season yours.