Sub-Saharan Africa / Main
Maffé (West African Peanut Stew) II
Mafe is a spicy and delicious African peanut stew. It is eaten throughout Africa, especially by the people of Ivory Coast.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil4 tbsp
- onion, finely minced2
- garlic, finely minced3 clove
- ginger, grated1 1/2 tsp
- tomato, crushed2 cup
- chicken flavour bouillon cube, chicken flavour; crumbled4 cube
- peanut butter1 cup
- African eggplant, peeled and chopped4
- sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped2
- cabbage, green; washed and chopped1
- carrots, washed and diced4
- turnips, washed and chopped3
- habanero chile pepper2
- okra, washed, trimmed, and chopped15
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- peanuts, chopped; optional
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onions, garlic, grated ginger. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
Add the tomato paste, bouillon cubes, and 6 cups (about 1.5 litres) hot water. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated. Add the eggplant, sweet potatoes, green cabbage, carrots, turnips, and habanero, then stir carefully to avoid fully crushing the habanero.
Cover and cook for about an hour over low heat until thickened.
Stir in the okra, then season with salt and black pepper to your desired taste. Cook for about 30 minutes until the vegetables become soft.
Remove the chilli pepper and sprinkle it with peanut butter if you will like and if not leave it like that.
Serve hot.
Region evidence: place name in title — Title: “West African” in “Maffé (West African Peanut Stew) II”
