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Maafe

Name: Maafe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Senegal Mutfağı
Ingredients: 900 gr Tavuk but eti; 0.7 su bardağı Yer fıstığı ezmesi; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 4 diş Sarımsak; 2 yemek kaşığı Domates salçası; 1 adet Tatlı patates; 2 adet Havuç; 140 gr Bamya; 1 adet Acı biber; 4 su bardağı Tavuk suyu; 3 yemek kaşığı Sıvı yağ; 1 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 0.6 çay kaşığı Karabiber

A Senegalese peanut stew with chicken, tomato paste, onion, garlic, sweet potato, carrot, okra, and a rich savory sauce.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🇸🇳 Senegalese🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 80 min cook

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Total 1 h 45 min

Prep25 min
Cooking1 h 20 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

For the chicken

900 gr Chicken thigh meat

For the sauce

0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Peanut butter
1 adet Onion
4 diş Garlic
2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Chicken broth

For the vegetables

1 adet Sweet potato
2 adet Carrots
140 gr Okra

For the spice mix

1 adet Hot pepper

For cooking

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

General

1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Black pepper

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Instructions

1
Cut the chicken thigh meat into large pieces and toss with half the salt and the black pepper.
2
Finely chop the onion and garlic, and cut the sweet potato and carrots into large cubes.
3
Sear the chicken in vegetable oil for 8 minutes, until all sides take color.
8 min
08:00
4
Add the onion and garlic and soften for 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
7 min
07:00
5
Loosen the peanut butter in a separate bowl with 1 cup of the chicken broth.
6
Add the remaining chicken broth, peanut mixture, sweet potato, carrots, and hot pepper to the pot.
7
Cook over low heat with the lid slightly open for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce does not stick.
45 min
45:00
8
Add the okra, cook for 10 more minutes, and serve with hot rice.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Thin the peanut butter with hot chicken broth before adding it; if it goes straight into the pot, clumps stay on the bottom of the sauce.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve maafe in a wide bowl with plain rice pilaf, optional lemon wedges, and pickled hot peppers.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~610

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 25%Carbs 25%Fat 50%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Peanut

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Maafe make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Maafe take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 80 minutes; 105 minutes in total.
Is Maafe difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Maafe have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 38g, fat: 34g.
Which allergens does Maafe contain?
This recipe contains Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Maafe belong to?
This recipe belongs to Senegalese cuisine.
How many ingredients does Maafe need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

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Instructions

Cut the chicken thigh meat into large pieces and toss with half the salt and the black pepper.

Finely chop the onion and garlic, and cut the sweet potato and carrots into large cubes.

Sear the chicken in vegetable oil for 8 minutes, until all sides take color.

8 min

08:00

Add the onion and garlic and soften for 5 minutes, then add the tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.

7 min

07:00

Loosen the peanut butter in a separate bowl with 1 cup of the chicken broth.

Add the remaining chicken broth, peanut mixture, sweet potato, carrots, and hot pepper to the pot.

Cook over low heat with the lid slightly open for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so the sauce does not stick.

45 min

45:00

Add the okra, cook for 10 more minutes, and serve with hot rice.

10 min

10:00

FAQ

How many servings does Maafe make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Maafe take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 80 minutes; 105 minutes in total.

Is Maafe difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Maafe have?

Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 38g, fat: 34g.

Which allergens does Maafe contain?

This recipe contains Peanut. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Maafe belong to?

This recipe belongs to Senegalese cuisine.

How many ingredients does Maafe need?

This recipe needs 13 ingredients.

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