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MAFÉ 🇲🇱 🇸🇳//SAUCE PATE D'ARACHIDE ||THE FAMOUS PEANUT-BUTTER SAUCE WITH MEAT

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Chicken Mafe

Cultural Context

Originating from West Africa, Chicken Mafe is a beloved dish in Senegal, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. The rich, creamy peanut sauce reflects the region's agricultural abundance, showcasing the importance of groundnuts in local cuisine. Today, Mafe has gained popularity beyond Senegal, with variations found across West Africa and adaptations in international kitchens, making it a comforting favorite for many.

SenegaleseSNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 bunch green onions
1 cup bell pepper
1 cup red pepper
1 habanero pepper
1 medium onions
2 cups carrots
2 cups potatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt cube
1/2 cup veggie peanut butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 lb beef
4 cups water
1 cup okra
1 tablespoon shrimp powder
1 tablespoon fish powder
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a nutty flavor with less fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is lower in calories and chickpeas are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has heart-healthy fats.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories.

1

Welcome to the channel and introduce the dish.

2

Gather ingredients including green onions, bell pepper, red pepper, habanero, onions, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, salt cube, veggie peanut butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and beef.

3

Add about two tablespoons of tomato paste to the mixture.

4

Add minced garlic and season with salt cube, garlic powder, and onion powder.

5

Add water to the pot to cook the beef and prevent burning.

6

Add creamy peanut butter to the mixture.

7

Cover and let it boil.

8

Blend vegetables including garlic, parsley, bell pepper, and red pepper.

9

Add blended vegetables to the pot.

10

Add shrimp powder and fish powder to the mixture.

11

Optionally add okra or okra powder.

12

Let it boil for about five more minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

MaféMaafePeanut Stew

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