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Chicken Maafe

Chicken Maafe

A popular home-style Chicken Maafe dish from senegalese cuisine.

Time75 min
Servings6
Calories278 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • chicken thigh700 g
  • peanut butter120 g
  • tomato300 g
  • sweet potato500 g
  • cabbage300 g
  • rice300 g
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0.5 tsp

Instructions

1

Cut Chicken thigh, Peanut butter, Tomatoes, Sweet potato into manageable pieces and prepare the onion, garlic, and spices separately.

2

Heat oil in a heavy pot and cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and spices.

3

Add the main base for Chicken Maafe and fry until coated in the aromatic mixture.

4

Add tomatoes, broth, coconut milk, or the liquid included in the recipe and bring to a gentle simmer.

5

Cover and stew until the main ingredients are tender and the sauce thickens.

6

Adjust salt, acidity, and heat at the end; serve hot with the traditional side.