Maafe ~ West African Peanut Stew

Name: Maafe ~ West African Peanut Stew
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 2-3 people
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 350 g protein of your choice (Mutton/Lamb or Chicken are good),; 1 small/medium sized green & yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks; 1 medium sized sweet potato, peeled & cubed,; 1 white onion, chopped,; 1 medium carrot, peeled & sliced into small bite sized pieces,; 2.5 heaped tbsp crunchy peanut butter,; 1.5 tbsp tomato paste,; 3 cloves garlic, sliced finely,; 1 beef OR chicken stock cube mixed with 430ml boiling water,; 1 tsp cayenne pepper,; 1 tsp paprika,; 1/2 tsp ground cumin,; 1-2 red chillies, sliced finely,; 1 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying,; Salt & pepper to season,; White rice OR fufu; Fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Natalie Marten (Windsor__Foodie) @NatalieMarten

Windsor, UK

This West African stew (particularly popular in Senegal, Mali & Gambia) is super rich, thick in consistency and really comforting due to the peanut butter in it. I like to add a bit of red chilli in mine for a bit of a kick.

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Natalie Marten (Windsor__Foodie) @NatalieMarten

Windsor, UK

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Ingredients

40 mins

2-3 people

350 gprotein of your choice (Mutton/Lamb or Chicken are good),
1small/medium sized green & yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
1medium sized sweet potato, peeled & cubed,
1white onion, chopped,
1medium carrot, peeled & sliced into small bite sized pieces,
2.5heaped tbsp crunchy peanut butter,
1.5 tbsptomato paste,
3 clovesgarlic, sliced finely,
1beef OR chicken stock cube mixed with 430ml boiling water,
1 tspcayenne pepper,
1 tsppaprika,
1/2 tspground cumin,
1-2red chillies, sliced finely,
1 tbspvegetable oil, for frying,
Salt & pepper to season,
To serve:
White rice OR fufu
Fresh parsley leaves (optional)

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Steps

40 mins

1

Add your oil to a large heavy based saucepan (or I used a wok), and heat over a medium heat. Add in the sliced onions. Soften whilst stirring occasionally.
2

Add in your meat of choice and brown off on all sides. Next add in sweet potato, carrot, bell peppers, garlic, dry spices and chilli. Fry until fragrant. This should take around a minute.
3

Add the tomato paste and peanut butter. Stir though to coat the meat & veggies well. Season with salt and pepper then pour in the stock. Bring to a simmer over a medium-low heat. Stir occasionally so it doesn't catch to the base of the pan. Cook for around 15-20 minutes until the gravy thickens up and has reduced down. Leave to cool for a minute or so then serve up and garnish with a few parsley leaves with a side of your choice. Enjoy! :)

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Natalie Marten (Windsor__Foodie) @NatalieMarten

on August 11, 2022 13:28

Windsor, UK

I love to show people how to make healthy high protein meals that taste amazing!Use code NAT10 at Musclefooduk for a discount!I'm a huge fan of Chinese cuisine, particularly from Sichuan as I adore chillies and spice!⭐Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: windsor__foodie