Mafé, is a Senegalese Peanut stew that is found all over West Africa and Sub Saharan Africa. It is a stew with meat, root vegetables and ground peanuts
500mlbeef or chicken stock (homemade or good shop bought)
1TbspEV olive oil
1Tbspbutter
2medium sized onionschopped
2clovesgarlicsliced width wise
1habanero/scotch bonnethalved
1small can of chopped tomatoes200g
3Tbsptomato puree/paste
1carrotchopped
2medium potatoeschopped
1large aubergineeggplant, chopped
1green capsicum bell pepper)chopped
1Tbsphot sauceany brand, the sort that has a vinegary tang
4Tbspsmooth peanut butter
dash of chilli flakes
dash of freshly ground black pepper
1tspsaltto taste
juice of ½ a lemon / 1 tsp clear vinegar
Instructions
Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, cook for a minute.
Add the meat and brown all over, for about 10 minutes, breaking it up as you go along.
Add the chopped tomatoes and stock, bring to a boil, and cook on a simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add everything else in, stir well, cover and cook for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through, just a little on the soft side. Check seasoning and adjust if need be.