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Mafé Peanut Sauce
Known as one of the mother sauces of African cuisine, mafé can be paired with chicken, fish, vegetables, rice, or pretty much whatever you want.
👥 2 Servings👤 Pierre Thiam📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●wooden spoon
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened but not browned, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, then add the garlic and tomato paste and continue cooking, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to avoid scorching, until the tomato mixture darkens, about ⏱️ 3 minutes.
2
Add the vegetable stock, peanut butter, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir well to incorporate the peanut butter into the stock, then allow the mixture to come to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the oil begins to rise to the surface and the sauce has a smooth and thick consistency, about 15 more minutes. Serve hot over rice or with the meat or vegetables of your choice. Do ahead: Cool and store the sauce in a resealable jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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