Milk Street Recipe

Spicy Peanut and Vegetable Stew

Name: Spicy Peanut and Vegetable Stew
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter; 2 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil; 1 medium yellow OR red onion, chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, minced; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks OR 1¼ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 medium turnip OR carrot, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes; 2 habanero chilies, each slit a couple times with a paring knife; 4 ounces okra, stemmed and thinly sliced (optional); 2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges to serve

1 hour 20 minutes active

Maafe (also spelled mafe or mafé) is a spicy West African stew made rich with peanut butter. It typically contains meat, but we make a vegetarian version that’s hearty with sweet potatoes (or butternut squash) and turnip (or carrot). We like the color and tender-crisp texture that sliced okra adds to the dish, but it’s an optional ingredient. If you do add it, stir it into the stew with only about five minutes of simmering left so it doesn’t overcook. Serve with steamed rice for a satisfying meat-free meal.

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Servings

Tip

Don’t be afraid of the habanero chilies. They’re whole but slit with a paring knife, so they add fruity flavor and just a little heat. For a really spicy stew, cut the chilies in half to expose the ribs where fiery capsaicin resides, but remember to remove and discard all the halves before serving.

1 hour

20 minutes active

Ingredients

⅓

cup smooth peanut butter
2

tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil

Directions

01

In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter and 2 cups water until no lumps remain; set aside. In a large pot over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic and ¾ teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the paste begins to stick to the bottom of the pot, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes with juice, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

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