Senegalese Mafe (Peanut Stew)
A rich and hearty Senegalese peanut stew, known for its savory depth and comforting flavors. This traditional dish combines tender meat with a creamy tomato-peanut sauce and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 1 uur 55 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
- Per portie
- 1.027 kcal
Allergeneninformatie: kan melk, noten en pinda's bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
- 500 gbeef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 elpeanut oil
- 1 styellow onion, chopped
- 3 teentjegarlic, minced
- 1 elginger, grated
- 3 eltomato paste
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 0,75 kopjesmooth peanut butter
- 4 kopjewater
- 1 stscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced(optioneel)
- 1 stbay leaf
- 2 stcarrot, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 stpotato, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 stsweet potato, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 200 gcabbage, cut into large wedges
- 1 tlsalt
- 0,5 tlblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 kopjewhite rice, cooked, for serving
Keukengerei
large pot · dutch oven · cutting board · knife · whisk
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Season the beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 2
Heat the peanut oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 3
Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set aside.
Ongeveer 8 min
Tip van de kok: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches to ensure good browning.
- 4
Add the yellow onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 6 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes until it darkens slightly.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 7
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and water, then whisk in the smooth peanut butter until fully incorporated and smooth.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Whisking vigorously will prevent lumps from the peanut butter.
- 8
Return the seared beef to the pot, along with the whole Scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and bay leaf.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: If you prefer less heat, you can omit the Scotch bonnet or remove it halfway through cooking.
- 9
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ongeveer 1 uur
Tip van de kok: Ensure the heat is low enough to maintain a gentle simmer.
- 10
Add the carrots, potatoes, sweet potato, and cabbage wedges to the pot.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 11
Continue to simmer, covered, for another 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the beef is very fork-tender.
Ongeveer 30 min
Tip van de kok: Check for tenderness by piercing the vegetables with a fork.
- 12
Remove the bay leaf and Scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Carefully remove the Scotch bonnet pepper to avoid breaking it and releasing too much heat.
- 13
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 14
Serve the Mafe hot, accompanied by cooked white rice.
Per portie
Voedingswaarden
- Calorieën
- 1.026,9kcal
- Eiwit
- 48,7g
- Koolhydraten
- 90,8g
- Vet
- 54,9g
- Vezels
- 11,2g
- Suiker
- 17,1g
Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover Mafe in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust consistency, or in the microwave.