Mafe, or groundnut stew, is common throughout West and Central Africa. This traditional stew can include meat, vegetables, or seafood, and it is always based on a savory sauce made from peanut butter and tomatoes. This recipe is based on one from Iba Thiam, chef and owner of Cazamance restaurant in Austin, Texas, and it is one of the recipes in Oldways’ A Taste of African Heritage cooking program. The sweet potato, a much-loved African heritage food, is a featured ingredient.

Oldways Recipe and photo

Jollof Rice is a much-loved traditional dish in West Africa, and it is the underpinning of Senegal’s national dish thiebou dienn, a meal of red rice and fish. Its name is derived from Senegal’s Wolof Empire and it is one of many tomato-based rice dishes found in African heritage. Layers of warm spices and seasonings make this traditional African rice and bean dish delicious! Enjoy it as a side or as the centerpiece of your meal.



Oldways recipe and photo

This recipe utilizes several herbs and spices making it a delicious and flavorful meal. Plus, the peanut crust on the chicken and chopped peanuts in the cilantro relish add great textures!

This recipe was produced by The Culinary Institute of America

for National Peanut Board

This exciting e-course gives you the full experience of our 6-lesson cooking series—from your own home, on your own timeline. The lessons are recorded by a variety of experienced A Taste of African Heritage instructors, and include videos, cooking demos, printable recipes and handouts, and discussion boards where you can talk with fellow students.