Tiguèguèna / Mafé Tiga de Bamako (Malian Roasted Peanut, Sweet Potato & Okra Stew) – Authentic Mali Recipe

Ingredients for Tiguèguèna / Mafé Tiga de Bamako (Malian Roasted Peanut, Sweet Potato & Okra Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed sweet potatoes and carrots, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups whole okra pods, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup rich roasted groundnut and tomato sauce over rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Mali seasoning (ginger, bay leaf, caramelized onion, Scotch bonnet)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cubed sweet potatoes and carrots for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, garlic, and ginger, bay leaf, caramelized onion, Scotch bonnet, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add whole okra pods and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in rich roasted groundnut and tomato sauce over rice right before serving warm.