African-Style Peanut, Okra, and Tomato Gumbo

Snuggle up with a book, a blanket, and this warm, African-inspired gumbo.

Ingredients

• 11 oz okra
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 28 oz chicken thigh fillets, chopped
• 2 large brown onions, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp sambal oelek
• 5 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped finely
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (2 oz)
• 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter (3 oz)
• 1 large potato, chopped
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Trim stems from okra. Heat 1 tsp peanut oil in large saucepan; cook chicken, stir until browned. Drain on a paper towel.

2. Heat remaining oil in pan; cook onion, garlic, and sambal oelek. Stir until onion is soft. Return chicken to pan and add the remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until potato is tender.

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