West African Peanut Stew (Maffé) – Club Foody Style
Main Ingredients
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Step-by-Step Instructions
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Sauté Aromatics
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Once hot, add 1 large yellow onion and 1 large red bell pepper. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of ground sea salt. for until softened.
Add Ginger and Garlic
Add 2 tablespoons of ginger and 2 tablespoons of pressed garlic to the Dutch oven. Quickly for until fragrant.
Incorporate Tomato Paste and Peanut Butter
Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and stir to coat the vegetables. Then, pour in 1 cup of melted peanut butter and 1 (28 oz) can of fire-roasted tomatoes. Blend all ingredients very well until combined.
Add Broth and Simmer
Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth. Stir well and increase the heat to high, bringing the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, the heat to low and for .
Add Vegetables and Spices
After , add 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces), 1 (15 oz) can of rinsed and drained chickpeas, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of hot paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground mixed peppercorns. Mix everything until well blended.
Cook Until Tender
Increase the heat to medium-high. Once it starts bubbling, cover the Dutch oven and the heat back to medium. for or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Add Spinach
About before the end of cooking (around the 15-minute mark of the 20-minute ), add 5 oz of baby spinach leaves. Stir them in until wilted.
Finish Cooking and Serve
Continue cooking uncovered for the remaining . Spoon the West African Peanut Stew into warm bowls. Garnish with 1/4 cup of dry roasted peanuts and 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Before You Cook
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No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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