Senegal | Recipe

Mafe

A hearty groundnut stew with tender meat and root vegetables in a thick, creamy peanut and tomato sauce.

Country
Senegal
Region
West Africa
Time
80 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
Recipe overview

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Mafe is a Mandinka dish now a staple across Senegal and West Africa. The creamy groundnut sauce celebrates the peanut, one of the region's most important crops.

What the dish tastes like

A hearty groundnut stew with tender meat and root vegetables in a thick, creamy peanut and tomato sauce.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday family meals, with a medium cooking level and about 80 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

White rice

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Brown the meat
Heat oil. Season beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Brown meat 10:00
2
Build the base
Fry onions until soft. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger.
Fry base 05:00
3
Add peanut butter
Dissolve peanut butter in 3 cups warm water. Pour into pot with browned meat. Simmer.
Dissolve fully to avoid lumps.
4
Add vegetables
Add sweet potatoes, carrots. Simmer until tender and sauce is thick, 35-40 minutes.
Simmer stew 40:00
5
Serve
Ladle over fluffy white rice.

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