Mafé is a well-known West African dish made with a rich peanut-based sauce and vegetables. In Senegal, it is often served with meat, but this version focuses on vegetables while keeping the same deep, nutty flavor. The sauce is thick, creamy and slightly savory, making it a comforting and satisfying meal typically served with rice.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 15 min
🔥 Cooking time: 30 min
⏳ Total time: 45 min
👥 Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 600 ml water or vegetable broth
- 1 carrot, cut into chunks
- 1 potato, cut into chunks
- 1 small eggplant, cut into pieces
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- salt and black pepper
Typical side:
- white rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
- Add peanut butter and mix until combined.
- Pour in water or broth and stir until smooth sauce forms.
- Add vegetables and mix well.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm with rice.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes – it should be thick enough to coat the vegetables, not runny.