Dakar Delight (Mafé)

Mafé, also known as groundnut stew, is a popular dish in Senegalese cuisine. This hearty and flavorful stew is made with a rich peanut sauce and tender chunks of meat, and it's often served with rice or couscous. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Dakar Delight (Mafé)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef or chicken, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup chopped okra
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, brown the meat over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and tomatoes, and cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and peanut butter until well combined.
  4. Pour in the broth and add the sweet potato, okra, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
28g

Supplies

Large pot Stirring spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Cooking thermometer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mafé over a bed of fluffy white rice or with a side of couscous. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the meat with tofu or a medley of hearty vegetables like eggplant, squash, and carrots.

Cost

$20