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Maafe (African-Style Peanut Stew)
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 1 large sweet potato
- 2 medium carrots
- 10 pods okra
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic stir-in paste
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon base
- 2 habanero peppers
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- Cooked white rice (optional for serving)
Steps
- Chop onion. Peel potato and carrots; cut potato, carrots, and okra into ½-inch pieces. Cut chicken into ½-inch pieces (wash hands).
- Heat oil in 6-quart stockpot on medium-high 3–4 minutes. Add onions, potatoes, carrots, okra, and garlic paste; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender.
- Stir in chicken, water, tomato sauce, salt, bouillon base, and whole habaneros. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 12–14 minutes.
- Stir in peanut butter until well blended. Simmer 3–4 more minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and chicken is 165°F. Remove and discard habaneros. Serve over rice, if using.
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Ingredients
- 4 yellow plantains
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Steps
- Peel plantains and cut into bite-size cubes. Combine in large bowl: ginger, red pepper, allspice, garlic powder, salt, and olive oil until blended. Add plantains and stir to coat.
- Place vegetable oil in cast-iron skillet; heat to 350°F on medium-high. Fry plantains (in batches) 2–3 minutes, flipping as needed, until golden. Drain on paper towel–lined baking sheet; cool slightly before serving.
Maafe (African-Style Peanut Stew)
If fruits and vegetables are part of this recipe, be sure to wash thoroughly.
Maafe (African-Style Peanut Stew)
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 20g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 70mg, Sodium 1090mg, Total Carb 23g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 9g, (Incl. 1g Added Sugars), Protein 20g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 10%
Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 670mg, Total Carb 34g, Fiber 3g, Total Sugar 23g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 2g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 0%, Iron 0%, Potassium 2%