How to Make West African Hot Pot Recipe
A spicy and smoky West African-inspired Hot Pot recipe! So easy to make, layered with flavors, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 large russet Idaho Potatoes peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 bell pepper any color or a mix, diced
- 1 habanero or jalapeno pepper finely diced, if desired
- 4 - 6 medium Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 - 2 pounds smoked turkey thigh diced or shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper if desired
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the peeled and diced Idaho Potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 15 - 20 minutes or until just starting to turn tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the onions for 5 - 8 minutes or until just turning clear.
- Add in the sliced carrots, and continue to saute for 3 minutes before adding in the peppers, followed by the minced garlic, and Roma tomatoes.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, black pepper, crushed red pepper if using, and salt to taste.
- Next, add in the chopped smoked turkey thigh or shredded rotisserie chicken, mixing in well.
- Add in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 35gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1743mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10g
