Mafé, a delicious sauce dish made from peanut paste, is a traditional West African dish, particularly popular in Senegal and Mali. The origins of mafé are in Mali but its international reputation was popularized by Senegal. This gluten-free version twists the traditional recipe using only sweet potatoes, offering a balanced sweetness that pairs perfectly with the rich flavors of the sauce. Easy to prepare, this gluten-free dish is sure to appeal to fans of exotic cuisine.

Sweet Potato Chicken Mafé

Mali

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Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 50 mins Total time 1 hr 10 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 5

Author: Gluten Escape

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 chicken, cut into pieces

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400 g)

• 2 carrots, cut into slices

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 200 g of natural peanut paste (sugar and gluten free)

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

• 500 ml chicken stock (gluten-free)

• 2 tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 tsp sweet pepper (optional, depending on taste)

• Salt and pepper, according to your preferences

• A few fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the chicken: In a large Dutch oven or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Brown the chicken thighs until nicely browned on each side (about 5 minutes per side). Remove and reserve.
3. Brown the vegetables: In the same casserole dish, add the chopped onion and chopped garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the carrots and sweet potatoes. Mix and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Prepare the sauce: Add the crushed tomatoes and paprika. Mix well to coat the vegetables. Add the peanut paste and stir until you obtain a smooth sauce.
6. Cook the mafé: Return the chicken to the casserole dish and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Finalize the dish: Check the cooking of the sweet potatoes: they should be tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

8. Serve: Serve hot, accompanied by rice (I chose wholemeal red rice). Decorate 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, Mali recipe, Easy gluten-free dish, Chicken and sweet potato recipe,

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