Ingredients
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3 - 3 1/2
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1
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1
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1/4
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2
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1/4
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1
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4
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1 1/4
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1/2
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1 3/4
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1
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1
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Directions
Chicken Stew With Okra, I found this recipe on the Epicurious site The introduciton states that this is is a typical dish from West Africa that is served with rice to soak up the delicious sauce It’s often served with foo-foo (a side dish made from corn, sweet potato, and plantain or cassava meal) , I found this recipe on the Epicurious site The introduciton states that this is is a typical dish from West Africa that is served with rice to soak up the delicious sauce It’s often served with foo-foo (a side dish made from corn, sweet potato, and plantain or cassava meal)
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Steps
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1
Done
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Arrange Chicken in 1 Layer on a Tray, Then Sprinkle With Salt and Let Stand at Room Temperature 30 Minutes. |
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2
Done
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While Chicken Stands, Pulse Tomatoes With Their Juice in a Food Processor Until Finely Chopped. |
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3
Done
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Stir Water Into Tomato Paste in a Small Bowl Until Smooth. |
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4
Done
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Pat Chicken Dry. Heat Oil in a 10- to 12-Inch Heavy Skillet Over Moderately High Heat Until Hot but not Smoking, Then Brown Chicken, Without Crowding, in 3 or 4 Batches, Turning Over Occasionally, Until Golden, About 6 Minutes Per Batch. Transfer With Tongs as Browned to a 6- to 7-Quart Heavy Pot. Pour Off All but 2 Tablespoons Fat from Skillet, Then Add Onion and Cook Over Moderate Heat, Stirring Occasionally, Until Edges Are Golden, 2 to 3 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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Add Onion, Chopped Tomatoes, Tomato Paste Mixture, Garlic Paste, and Cayenne to Chicken in Pot. |
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6
Done
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Whisk Together Peanut Butter and 1 Cup Broth in a Bowl Until Smooth, Then Add to Chicken Along With Remaining 3/4 Cup Broth, Stirring to Combine Well (chicken Will not Be Completely Covered With Liquid). Bring to a Boil, Uncovered, Then Reduce Heat and Simmer, Covered, Stirring Occasionally (to Prevent Sticking), Until Chicken Is Very Tender, 25 to 30 Minutes. |
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7
Done
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Peel Sweet Potato and Cut Into 1-Inch Chunks. Stir Into Stew Along With Okra, Then Simmer, Covered, Until Potato Is Tender but not Falling Apart, 10 to 12 Minutes. |
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8
Done
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Cooks' Note: Chicken Stew, Without Sweet Potato and Okra, Can Be Made 1 Day Ahead and Cooled Completely, Uncovered, Then Chilled, Covered. Reheat Stew Before Proceeding With Recipe. |
