Name: Tigua Degué aka Mafé - Chicken in Peanut Butter Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 chicken, cut into pieces with skin removed; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 tbsp peanut butter; 2 tomatoes, chopped, plus 1 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 celery stick, diced; 3 carrots, peeled and halved; 2 medium potatoes, quartered; 1 large sweet potato, quartered; ¼ head white or green cabbage, shredded; 1 green bell pepper, diced; French green beans (optional); 1 green or red chili, to taste; 500 ml water + 1 organic chicken stock cube; Salt and pepper, to taste

"Tigua Degué, also known as Mafé, is Mali's cherished national dish—a hearty chicken stew simmered in a creamy, nutty peanut butter sauce. Loaded with colorful vegetables like carrots, potatoes, cabbage, and green beans, it delivers bold West African flavors in one comforting pot. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with authentic Malian cuisine."

Method 5 Steps

1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the chicken until lightly colored, then set aside.
2

In the same pot, fry the onion, followed by the garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, chili, and peanut butter. Toss for 1 minute, then add the water, stock cube, and chicken pieces.
3

Simmer for 15 minutes before adding the vegetables, except the sweet potato, which should be added a few minutes before the end of cooking.
4

Season with salt and pepper, then cook for about 30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and everything is cooked through.
5

Serve with rice of your choice.

Tigua Degué aka Mafé - Chicken in Peanut Butter Sauce

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