African Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients for African Gumbo

• 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed
• Peanut Oil
• Chicken Thigh Fillets
• Brown Onions
• Garlic Cloves
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek (or more, to taste)
• Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• Potato
• Water

How to Make African Gumbo

1. Trim stems from 1 pound of fresh okra.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3. Add 1.5 pounds of chicken and cook in batches, stirring until browned on all sides. This will prevent overcrowding and ensure even browning.
4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sambal oelek (adjust to your preferred spice level). Cook for 1 minute more.
7. Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
8. Add the crushed tomatoes (28 ounces), chicken broth (4 cups), water (2 cups), cumin (1 teaspoon), smoked paprika (1 teaspoon), cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon, or more to taste), diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces, undrained), and cubed potatoes (1 pound). Stir well to combine.
9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped bell pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
11. Serve hot over a bed of cooked rice.