Groundnut Stew (Maafe)
A rich, creamy peanut and tomato stew with chicken and sweet potato, loved from Senegal to Mali.
- Time55 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.91 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the chicken for 6 minutes. Lift out and set aside.
6 min - 2
Fry the onion for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes.
5 min - 3
Whisk the peanut butter with a ladle of the stock until smooth, then add to the pan with the rest of the stock and the tomatoes.
- 4
Return the chicken, add the sweet potato and the whole chilli. Simmer gently for 25 minutes until the potato is soft and the sauce is thick and glossy.
25 min - 5
Stir in the kale for the last 5 minutes. Remove the chilli and serve with rice.
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