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Maafe Recipe

West African · Main course · 60 min total

Maafe is a hearty West African peanut stew, rich with tomatoes, spices, and tender chicken. This version is easy to make at home and perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chopped collard greens or spinach

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, peanut butter, and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth. Add salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
4. Return chicken to the pot. Add sweet potato. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in collard greens or spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
• Maafe tastes even better the next day; store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for extra flavor.

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