Maafe

Chef: Mia Hackney

Ingredients

• 300g tomatoes, halved
• 25g garlic cloves, peeled
• 8g fresh parsley, packed
• 180g yellow onion, peeled and halved
• 15ml vegetable oil (optional)
• ½ tbsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 600ml vegetable broth, plus more as needed
• 150g russet potato, cut into 2cm pieces
• 150g sweet potato, cut into 2cm pieces
• 150g carrots, cut into 2cm pieces
• 15g scotch bonnet pepper (or habanero), optional
• 1 tsp sea salt (optional)

Directions

1. Add the tomatoes, garlic, parsley and half the onion to the Vitamix container. Secure the lid.
2. Start on the lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7. Blend for 10–20 seconds using the tamper. The mixture should be uniform but not fully smooth.
3. Roughly chop the remaining onion.
4. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil (if using) and sauté the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until tender.
5. Pour in the blended mixture. Add the smoked paprika and black pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Add the peanut butter, vegetable broth, potatoes, sweet potato, carrots, whole chilli (if using) and salt. Stir well.
7. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
8. Remove the whole chilli pepper, if used.
9. If the stew is too thick, add a splash of broth or water. If too thin, simmer a little longer.
10. Serve over steamed rice or couscous. Garnish with ground peanuts and parsley.

Recipe Notes

• Add the chilli to the blender step if you prefer a spicier stew.
• This dish can also be made with beef or chicken - brown it first, then add at the end.