Mafe a West African Peanut Dish

Mafe is a traditional stew of the Wolof people from Senegal and Gambia.

If not using leftover meat saute the meat of your choice for about 5-10 minutes. Set the meat aside.

Heat oil ad saute 1/2 red onion minced,1.5 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tsp smoked tabasco sauce and a tbsp of paprika.

Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 diced tomato, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 diced carrots , and 4 tbsp peanut butter. Simmer for 5 minutes stirring a little.

Add your meat. If using 2-3 cups diced leftover roasted chicken you need to simmer everything for about 10 minutes. If using non leftover meat simmer for about 30 -40 minutes until the meat is tender. Add water as necessary so that it keeps its stew like consistency. If you are making a vegetarian dish you only need to simmer for about 10-15 minutes depending on the type of veggies you are using.

Image coming soon. I just got so hungry that I forgot to take pictures! Good thing my roommate Jessie loves this dish and has taken up making it.