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Mafe Recipe

West African · Main course · 80 min total

Mafe is a rich, creamy West African peanut stew made with chicken or beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato-peanut sauce. This version uses chicken for a hearty, comforting meal.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin removed
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, peanut butter, and chicken broth. Whisk until peanut butter is smooth.
4. Return chicken to pot. Add carrots, sweet potato, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove chicken and let cool slightly. Shred meat off bones and return to pot. Discard bones.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and use vegetable broth; add chickpeas or extra vegetables.
• Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Serve with steamed rice or couscous.

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