West African S Finest Mafe Recipe

Ingredients for West African S Finest Mafe

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 cup cubed potatoes
• 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes
• Onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Fresh Thyme Sprigs
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• Basmati Rice

How to Make West African S Finest Mafe

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add 1 cup chopped carrots, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 cup cubed potatoes, 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes, and 1 medium chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
3. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
4. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable or chicken stock, ensuring the vegetables are mostly submerged.
5. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Turn off the heat and remove the thyme sprigs.
8. Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
9. Serve hot with basmati rice, quinoa, couscous, or fufu.