Maafe

If you like peanut butter, you'll love this...

This peanut stew is popular across West Africa and in particular in Mali and is traditionally made with chicken or beef.

2	sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
300g	spring greens, roughly chopped
2	brown onions, diced
2 tbsps	vegetable oil
3 tbsps	tomato purée
1	green chilli, finely chopped
3	garlic cloves, crushed
1 thumb sized piece	ginger, peeled and grated
300g	peanut butter
2 tsps	ground cumin
½ tsp	cayenne pepper
1l	vegetable stock
handful	fresh coriander, finely chopped (optional)

Add the vegetable oil to a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onions then fry for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add the garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Lower the heat then add the tomato puree, cumin and cayenne pepper mixing thoroughly for an even consistency.
Add the sweet potato and cook for 5 minutes, stirring throughout.
Add the stock and allow to cook for 15 minutes or until the sweet potato is soft.
Add the spring greens and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Finish by adding the peanut butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix to ensure there is a smooth consistency.