Maffé (West African Peanut Stew) II
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Mafe is a spicy and delicious African peanut stew. It is eaten throughout Africa, especially by the people of Ivory Coast.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions, neatly minced
- 3 garlic cloves, neatly minced
- 1½ teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 4 chicken flavour bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 4 African eggplants, peeled and chopped
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium size green cabbage, washed and chopped
- 4 medium size carrots, washed and diced
- 3 medium size turnips, washed and chopped
- 2 medium size habanero chile peppers
- 15 medium size okra, washed, trimmed, and chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Method
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, grated ginger. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the tomato paste, bouillon cubes, and 6 cups (about 1.5 litres) hot water. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated. Add the eggplant, sweet potatoes, green cabbage, carrots, turnips, and habanero, then stir carefully to avoid fully crushing the habanero.
- Cover and cook for about an hour over low heat until thickened.
- Stir in the okra, then season with salt and black pepper to your desired taste. Cook for about 30 minutes until the vegetables become soft.
- Remove the chilli pepper and sprinkle it with peanut butter if you will like and if not leave it like that.
- Serve hot.
Equipment
- Large cooking pot or saucepan
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Strainer
- Garlic press
- Ladle