Ndappa e Mafé Tiga | Fulani Food | Guinean Recipe

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar texture and flavor.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based alternative that reduces fat.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Roast groundnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Grind roasted groundnuts into a smooth paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add meat of choice and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in stock and bring to a simmer.

Incorporate groundnut paste, stirring until well combined.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and bay leaves; simmer for another 10 minutes.

Finish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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