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mafé
Mafé is a West African dish consisting of meat (beef or mutton) in a peanut (groundnut) sauce served over rice or couscous. Some versions resemble a stew or thick soup with vegetables and spices, while others simply consist of meat and peanut sauce.
mafé
West African dish
Also known as: maafe
- Also spelled:
- maafe
mafé, a West African dish consisting of meat in a peanut or peanut butter sauce served over rice or couscous. It originated in Mali and spread across the region, particularly in Senegal and the Gambia, during the colonial period, when efforts were undertaken to increase production of groundnuts. Some versions of the dish resemble a stew and contain such ingredients as tomato, onion, garlic, cabbage, peppers, and spices. Other variations consist simply of meat and a generous serving of rich, thick peanut sauce. Beef and lamb are most commonly used, but chicken and fish are featured in some recipes.