Description
This authentic West African peanut stew, known as Mafe, is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s bursting with flavor. Made with peanut butter, vegetables, and aromatic spices, it’s a quick and easy meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 bell peppers, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup chunky peanut butter
– 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 tsp ground cumin
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1. – In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and bell peppers over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. – Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. – Stir in the peanut butter, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer.
4. – Reduce heat to low and let the stew simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. – Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. – Serve the West African peanut stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. Enjoy with steamed rice or crusty bread.
Notes
– For a creamier texture, blend the stew with an immersion blender before serving.
– Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired level of spiciness.
– This stew can be made in advance and reheated, or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: West African