Mafe

Mafe (sometimes written as maafe), is a Senegalese meal made with meat in a peanut or groundnut butter sauce. The dish is often served over rice or wheat.

According to some sources, Mafe first arrived in Mali, before expanding across Africa during the colonial era - notably in Senegal and Gambia - where farmers attempted to enhance groundnut production. Certain recipe variants resemble stews, which include some components such as tomatoes, onions, ginger, celery, peppers, and spices. Other varieties comprise a big piece of chicken along with some rich and thick bean pastes. While lamb and beef are the most often utilized proteins, fish and chicken are also used in some occasions.

One thing to note, though. The origins of Mafe is actually debatable. We know we have just said that it first arrived in Mali. But in truth, there is some controversy about whether it originated in Senegal or Mali, as both countries claim that this dish belongs to them. So, to make things simple, let's just refer to it as a Senegalo-Malian supper. This issue might not be that important, after all, because in the end, Mafe is found in almost all West African nations, not just Senegal.