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Senegalese Mafé

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/senegalese-mafe/

Ingredients

The stew

  • 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size chunks
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp grated ginger root
  • 1 tsp chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth

The vegetables

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1" chunks
  • ¼ medium rutabaga, cut into 1" chunks
  • ¼ small cabbage, cut into large chunks

The sauce

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

The garnish

  • ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook chicken until opaque.
  2. Add onion, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until onion softens.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Add carrots, sweet potato, rutabaga, and cabbage; simmer uncovered until veggies are tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Mix peanut butter with ladlefuls of hot sauce until smooth, then add to the pan and stir well.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in parsley or cilantro, and garnish with chopped peanuts and smoked paprika if desired.
  7. Serve hot with rice, couscous, or quinoa.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
337
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
21g
Total protein
23g
Sodium
1258mg
Cholesterol
71mg

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