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Maafe

A rich, creamy stew made with a base of ground peanuts, tomatoes, and spices, widely enjoyed across Senegal, Mali, and Gambia.

75 min Easy África Occidental 4 servings
Maafe

The story behind

Maafe is a soul-warming dish that celebrates the earthy depth of peanuts. The peanut butter creates a velvety sauce that perfectly coats tender meat and root vegetables. In your photo, the stew features hearty chunks of meat and carrots, served in a rustic ceramic bowl with whole peanuts scattered on top.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown the meat in a large pot until seared on all sides.
  2. 2
    Add onions, tomato purée, and carrot chunks to the pot.
  3. 3
    Whisk peanut butter with a little warm broth and stir it into the stew.
  4. 4
    Simmer on low heat until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  5. 5
    Garnish with raw peanuts before serving, as shown in your image.

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