Episode Notes for the Share Your Secrets Podcast Season 3, including useful links to resources.
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Maafe
If you like peanut butter, you'll love this...
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Serves |
4-5 |
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Prep time |
20 minutes |
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Cook time |
25 minutes |
This peanut stew is popular across West Africa and in particular in Mali and is traditionally made with chicken or beef.
Ingredients
| 2 | sweet potatoes, peeled and diced |
| 300g | spring greens, roughly chopped |
| 2 | brown onions, diced |
| 2 tbsps | vegetable oil |
| 3 tbsps | tomato purée |
| 1 | green chilli, finely chopped |
| 3 | garlic cloves, crushed |
| 1 thumb sized piece | ginger, peeled and grated |
| 300g | peanut butter |
| 2 tsps | ground cumin |
| ½ tsp | cayenne pepper |
| 1l | vegetable stock |
| handful | fresh coriander, finely chopped (optional) |
Method
- Add the vegetable oil to a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onions then fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
- Add the garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat then add the tomato puree, cumin and cayenne pepper mixing thoroughly for an even consistency.
- Add the sweet potato and cook for 5 minutes, stirring throughout.
- Add the stock and allow to cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft.
- Add the spring greens and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Finish by adding the peanut butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix to ensure there is a smooth consistency.
Chef’s tips
Freshly chopped coriander works well as an optional garnish on top.
Vegan switch – use vegan friendly vegetable stock.