Another common name for African Peanut Stew is Maafe or ground nut stew. It's a staple meal throughout West Africa, especially Senegal. As the name suggests, it's made up of a base of ground peanuts which create a thick stew or sauce. I was inspired by a trip to Nigeria to recreate this African peanut stew and now everyone seems to have realized how easy, delicious and hearty this meal is!