Mafé, Senegalese Stew

"Mafe (or Maafe) is a popular Senegalese stew made in a spicy, creamy peanut and tomato sauce"

This is a mouthwatering and appetizing dish is one that you will not get enough of!

Try this popular Senegalese stew made in a spicy, creamy peanut and tomato sauce.

• 1kg stew beef
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp bouillon powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups stock/broth

 

METHOD:

1. Wash beef and cut into smaller pieces.
2. Pour olive oil into a pan on medium heat.
3. Add beef, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and a pinch of salt, and saute for 8-10 minutes.
4. Chop the onions and bell pepper.
5. Add onions and red bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes.
6. Add tomato paste and stir.
7. Cook for about 5 minutes.
8. Add water, stock, and bouillon, cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
9. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes.
10. Add peanut butter and stir till it is dissolved.
11. Let it cook till it thickens, roughly 2-5 minutes.
12. Serve with cauliflower rice and enjoy!

 

NOTES:

• If you use beef for your peanut stew, cut it into smaller pieces before sautéing, to cut down on your cooking time.
• You can adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired preference. To increase the heat, add a whole habanero pepper after adding the stock.
• After adding the peanut butter, you can add a little water if the stew is too thick.