Ingredients for West African's Finest Mafe
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup cubed potatoes
- 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 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 (add more to taste)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup basmati rice (for serving)
- 1 lb stew beef or lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
- quinoa (for serving)
- couscous (for serving)
- fufu (for serving)
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How to Make West African's Finest Mafe
- Heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour in 4 cups of vegetable or chicken stock, ensuring the vegetables are mostly submerged.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Turn off the heat and remove the thyme sprigs.
- Stir in 1 cup creamy peanut butter. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot with basmati rice, quinoa, couscous, or fufu.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
29 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
49g
Carbs
31g
