senegalese

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.