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