Immerse yourself in the culinary journey of creating "Chicken and Vegetable Stew in Peanut Butter Tomato Sauce Mafe," a dish that blends the vibrant flavors of African cuisine. This hearty and aromatic stew combines tender chicken, a medley of fresh vegetables, rich peanut butter, and a tangy tomato sauce, resulting in a delectable symphony of textures and flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and explore the vibrant tapestry of spices and ingredients that make this dish a true celebration of African culinary heritage.
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PEANUT AND TOMATO STEW
A vegan main meal that is quite filling. Serve with noodles, white or brown rice.
Provided by KRISTAB
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute white and red onion, garlic, bell pepper and peanuts for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, onion salt, garlic salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer at least 30 minutes; simmering for 1 1/2 hours is optimal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 362.5 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
WEST AFRICAN-STYLE PEANUT STEW WITH CHICKEN
African-inspired spices infuse the peanut butter and tomato base of this hearty one-pot stew starring chicken, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. This recipe, which appeared in Allrecipes magazine's Dec/Jan 2020 issue, comes from Ellie's new cookbook, "Whole in One: Complete, Healthy Meals in a Single Pot, Sheet Pan, or Skillet". This keeps up to 4 days, chilled in an airtight container.
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken; cook until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken.
- Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot and reduce heat to medium. Add onion; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
- Stir in broth, tomatoes, sweet potato, collard greens, and red bell peppers; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Return chicken and accumulated juices to the pot. Return to a boil, then stir in peanut butter; simmer until incorporated and chicken is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 702.1 mg, Sugar 11 g
CHICKEN MAFE
This West African favorite, adapted from Rama Dione and Papa Diagne, balances the richness of peanut butter with tomato and aromatics, cooked down to a thick gravy. The addition of Southeast Asian fish sauce gives the dish depth and is somewhat traditional, given the Vietnamese influence, via the French, in Senegal. But absolutely traditional would be to eat this with guests, directly from a large platter, to demonstrate welcome and unity.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Finely mince 6 cloves garlic and the ginger with a pinch of salt, plenty of black pepper and crushed red-pepper flakes to taste. Season chicken all over with salt, and rub with the garlic mixture. Marinate for three hours or overnight, refrigerated.
- Finely chop the remaining 6 cloves of garlic. In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the onion, chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, until the onion is starting to become translucent. Stir in the fish sauce, then the tomato paste, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, until the paste and onions have combined and are a shade darker. Stir in 6 cups water, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add the chicken, bring to a boil and turn heat down to a moderate simmer. In a mixing bowl, stir a cup of the cooking liquid into the peanut butter, a splash at a time, to loosen it. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cabbage and carrots, and simmer 10 minutes. Peel and cut the sweet potato and waxy potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks, add them and simmer 30 minutes, until the vegetables and chicken are tender and the sauce is like a very thick gravy. (The oil will be separating in the sauce.) If the chicken and vegetables are tender but the sauce is still a little loose, remove them, and let the sauce cook down. Add the chile if using. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 848, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1392 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MAFE (PEANUT BUTTER STEW)
Mafe is a Senegalese classic. It is also an entrant into the peanut stew sweepstakes that could be held for dishes from all over the continent. Here the meat of choice is lamb, but mafe could also be prepared from beef or chicken. Traditionally the stew is served with white rice.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, add the onion, and cook over medium heat until it is translucent. Add the meat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the cold water and pour it over the meat. Dilute the tomato paste with the hot water, pour the liquid over the stew, and stir well to make sure all the ingredients are well mixed. Add the remaining ingredients, lower the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Serve hot over white rice.
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES BRAISED IN PEANUT SAUCE
Categories Chicken Nut Poultry Vegetable Braise Wheat/Gluten-Free Ramadan Dinner Peanut Bell Pepper Turnip Sweet Potato/Yam Winter Party Gourmet Dairy Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. If using peanuts, blend in a food processor until they form a butter, 2 to 3 minutes. Put fresh or jarred peanut butter in a bowl and gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups water.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt. Heat oil in an ovenproof 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (with a tight-fitting lid, for use later) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, uncovered, in 3 or 4 batches, without crowding, about 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl as browned. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons fat from pot, then add onion and bell pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
- Stir in peanut butter mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups water, tomatoes with juice, cayenne (to taste), salt, and chicken with any juices accumulated in bowl and bring to a simmer. Cover pot with lid, then braise chicken in middle of oven until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Transfer chicken with tongs to a large (4-quart) serving dish and keep warm, covered.
- Stir potatoes and turnips into sauce and simmer on top of stove, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked vegetables with a slotted spoon to serving dish.
- Simmer sauce, uncovered, stirring, until reduced to about 4 cups, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, then let stand, partially covered, until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt if necessary, then spoon over chicken.
ZESTY CHICKEN TOMATO STEW
Rustic, rich, and robust. This tender meaty concoction is easy to prepare and very healthy! Nothing's etched in stone, so add any of your favorite veggies, but balance it out with extra RO*TEL® canned tomatoes.
Provided by Deborah Zadroga
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes and green chiles, carrots, and celery; cook for 20 minutes. Stir in bok choy, cook for 15 more minutes. Add artichokes and mushrooms; simmer for 20 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1193 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
CHICKEN VEG. STEW IN PEANUT BUTTER TOMATO SAUCE: MAFE
Adapted from Sara's Secrets, this is an Ethiopian dish, that will tantalize your taste buds! I leave out the Scotch bonnet pepper, and use a slice of jalapeno.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Stew
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil until hot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside for now. In the same frying pan, add the onions and stir until limp and slightly brown. Add the tomato paste and salt, and stir well.
- Add all the prepared vegetables and fish sauce to the pot. Return the chicken to the pot and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Check the vegetables to avoid overcooking, removing them in a bowl as they are done.
- When all the vegetables are cooked and removed from the stew, add the peanut butter or "tigadege", 1 tablespoon at a time to make sure it is well dissolved in the broth. Add the Scotch bonnet pepper(or jalapeno), if using and simmer until broth thickens, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Return all the vegetables to the pot and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1035.5, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 2135.2, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 16, Sugar 22.9, Protein 56
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or frozen vegetable mixes.
- If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
- If you don't have peanut butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter.
- If you like a spicy stew, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Serve mafe with rice, couscous, or your favorite grain.
Conclusion:
Mafe is a delicious and hearty stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The peanut butter and tomato sauce give the stew a rich and flavorful taste, and the vegetables add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give mafe a try. You won't be disappointed.
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