Best 3 Mafe Peanut Butter Stew Recipes
Mafe, also known as "maafe" or "mafé", is a delicious and flavorful peanut butter stew that originated in West Africa and is widely enjoyed throughout the region. This hearty and comforting dish is prepared using a combination of peanut butter, tomatoes, and various spices, resulting in a rich and creamy sauce that is often served with rice or couscous. Mafe peanut butter stew is a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings, and its unique blend of flavors makes it a favorite among food enthusiasts.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STEW IN PEANUT BUTTER TOMATO SAUCE: MAFE
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat oil until hot and brown chicken pieces on all sides. Remove chicken temporarily.
- In the same frying pan, add the onions and stir until soft 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, 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.
MAFE (SENEGALESE BEEF STEW)
This traditional stew, with peanuts (groundnuts) can also be made with lamb, chicken or just vegetables. The amount and heat of the peppers you use can be varied to suit your palate.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Stew
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk together peanut butter and stock and reserve.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Brown the meat well on all sides; do not crowd the meat; saute in batches if necessary.
- Remove meat and keep warm.
- Add the onion, garlic, peppers, and carrots to the pan and saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add the peanut butter and broth mixture, scraping all the brown bits up from the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Return the reserved meat (and any juices) to the pan with the tomatoes and their liquid, the thyme and bay leaf.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Remove the thyme sprig and the bay leaf and discard.
- Serve hot over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 239.5, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 39.6
WEST AFRICAN GROUNDNUT STEW (MAFE)
This is a yummy spicy stew, popular in Western Africa, particularly Senegal, Gambia, Mali and the Ivory Coast. Traditionally, it's made with black-eyed peas, but you can sub stew meat (usually chicken or beef) if you like! I was a little bit uncertain about the peanut butter, but it balanced the spiciness really well and gave the stew a creamy texture.
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories Stew
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine peanut butter and 1/4 cup water.
- Saute onion and green pepper in a little oil until soft, about 5 minutes.
- In a large pot, add black-eyed peas (or meat), peanuts, water, beef stock (or water), tomatoes, tomato paste, all vegetables, spices, and peanut butter mixture. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for at least an hour, up to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. You may want to add more water to bring the stew to your desired consistency.
- Serve over rice. Garnish with bananas or pineapple.
Tips:
- When choosing tomatoes for this recipe, opt for plum tomatoes as they are less watery and have a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend the tomato mixture before adding it to the stew.
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can mash the tomatoes with a fork until they are broken down.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your taste. If you prefer a milder stew, start with a smaller amount and gradually add more until you reach your desired level of heat.
- Serve mafe with steamed rice or your favorite African side dish.
Conclusion:
Mafe is a delicious and hearty stew that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The peanut butter adds a rich, creamy flavor to the stew, while the tomatoes and spices give it a complex and flavorful broth. Mafe is a satisfying and easy-to-make dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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