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Fish Mafé Recipe — Senegalese Peanut Stew with Fish

Fish Mafé Recipe — Senegalese Peanut Stew with Fish

Prep.
15 min
Cuisson
40 min
Total
55 min
Servings
4 personnes
Niveau
Moyen
Cuisine
Sénégal — Afrique de l'Ouest

Ingrédients

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Ingrédients

Préparation

  1. 1
    Préparer le poisson : Coupez le poisson en morceaux. Frottez avec sel, poivre, citron. Réservez 15 min au frais.
  2. 2
    Faire revenir l'aromatique : Émincez oignons, ail, gingembre. Faites revenir dans l'huile 5 min.
  3. 3
    Ajouter tomates : Incorporez tomates concassées et pâte de tomate. Compoter 5 min.
  4. 4
    Diluer la pâte d'arachide : Dans un bol, délayez la pâte d'arachide avec 200 ml d'eau chaude pour obtenir une sauce lisse.
  5. 5
    Mijoter la sauce : Versez la sauce d'arachide dans la cocotte. Ajoutez le reste d'eau, bouquet garni, cube. Salez. Portez à ébullition puis baissez à feu doux.
  6. 6
    Cuire les légumes : Ajoutez patates douces, manioc, carottes. Couvrez et laissez mijoter 25 min.
  7. 7
    Cuire le poisson : Déposez les morceaux de poisson dans la sauce. Cuisez 12-15 min à feu doux. Le poisson doit rester ferme.
  8. 8
    Servir : Rectifiez assaisonnement. Servez avec riz parfumé.
Pour aller plus loin : histoire, variantes, accompagnements et conseils

In brief

  • Fish Mafé: a fish version of the famous Senegalese peanut stew
  • Origin: Senegal, Mali, Côte d'Ivoire
  • Essential ingredients: firm fish, pure peanut paste, 2 onions, crushed tomatoes, sweet potato
  • A shared dish, central to family meals and ceremonies.

Origins and cultural history of Fish Mafé

Fish Mafé takes its roots in Senegal, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire. Fish mafé is a little-known but delicious variant of the famous Senegalese mafé. Fish replaces the meat in this creamy peanut-paste sauce, typical of West Africa. A traditional dish, it is made with firm fish, root vegetables and West African spices. It is an integral part of the local culinary heritage and continues to be passed down from generation to generation, from family kitchens to the tables of Afro-Caribbean diaspora restaurants in France.

Its preparation brings the family together around traditional flavours and embodies a moment of sharing and conviviality.

What are the essential ingredients of Fish Mafé

The preparation of Fish Mafé relies on a few essential ingredients found in most African and Caribbean online grocery stores, including NKOSI.

  • firm fish
  • pure peanut paste
  • 2 onions
  • crushed tomatoes
  • sweet potato

Nutritional benefits of Fish Mafé

Fish Mafé provides several interesting nutrients: proteins, fibre, minerals and vitamins depending on the ingredients used. It is a balanced dish rooted in the healthy culinary tradition of Africa and the Caribbean.

Frequently asked questions about Fish Mafé

Can Fish Mafé be prepared the day before?

Yes, Fish Mafé can be prepared the day before and reheated the next day over low heat. Resting allows the flavours to intensify.

How can Fish Mafé be adapted for vegetarians or children?

You can adapt the recipe by replacing the meat with smoked tofu or vegetables, and reduce the chilli for children.

Where to find the ingredients for Fish Mafé in France?

NKOSI offers the essential ingredients through its online shop nkosiagro.com, with fast delivery in mainland France.

Find them in the NKOSI shop

And for more flavours, browse our NKOSI catalogue — African and Caribbean grocery online.

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