Binyebwa (Groundnut Stew)

Binyebwa, groundnut stew, is Uganda’s golden pot of comfort, a silky sauce of peanuts simmered with onion, tomato, and garlic until it turns rich and nutty. It is the classic partner to matoke, spooned generously over the steamed bananas, and it is equally loved with rice or posho. Peanuts are called groundnuts here, and this stew is why they matter. It is the dish grandmothers make when the family is coming home.

A golden pot of nutty comfort

The stew is smooth and velvety, with the deep roasted flavor of peanuts softened by sweet onion and tomato. A pinch of cayenne gives it a gentle warmth that lingers without dominating, and fresh greens folded in at the end add color and substance. It is naturally filling and quietly luxurious, the kind of sauce you want to eat with a spoon. Serve it steaming over matoke or rice, and finish with a shower of cilantro.

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