Mafé, a delicious stew made with peanut paste, is a traditional West African dish, particularly popular in Senegal and Mali. While its origins lie in Mali, Senegal has popularized it internationally. This gluten-free version reimagines the traditional recipe using only sweet potatoes, offering a balanced sweetness that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the sauce. Easy to prepare, this gluten-free dish is sure to delight lovers of exotic cuisine.

Chicken mafé with sweet potatoes

Mali

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Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 50 minutes Total time 1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 5 Special regime:

Suitable for gluten-free use

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 chicken, cut into pieces

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (approximately 400g)

• 2 carrots, sliced ​​into rounds

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 200g natural peanut butter (sugar and gluten free)

• 400g of crushed tomatoes 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled and blended)

• 500 ml of chicken stock (gluten-free)

• 2 tablespoons of peanut oil or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp sweet chili pepper (optional, according to taste)

• Salt and pepper, according to your preference

• A few fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken: In a large casserole dish or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Fry the chicken thighs until they are golden brown on each side (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the sliced ​​onion and chopped garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until they become translucent.
4. Add the carrots and sweet potatoes. Mix and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. To prepare the sauce: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and paprika. Mix well to coat the vegetables. Add the peanut paste and stir until you have a smooth sauce.
6. To cook the mafé: Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. To finish the dish: Check that the sweet potatoes are cooked through; they should be tender. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

8. Serving: Serve hot, accompanied by rice (I chose brown red rice). Garnish with a few fresh coriander leaves.

Note

Mafé is often prepared with African eggplants: small, round, white eggplants. In Mali, this dish is often spicier.

Keywords: Gluten-free chicken mafé, Gluten-free African recipe, Senegalese recipe, Malian recipe, Easy gluten-free dish, Chicken and sweet potato recipe

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