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Kip met gombo (chicken with okra)

A chicken stew simmered with tender okra, tomatoes and thyme, in a lightly thickened sauce. A simple, flavourful family dish, traditionally served with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, then brown it in the oil for 8 minutes in a casserole dish.
  2. Add the sliced onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and thyme, then cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water or stock, cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
  5. Add the okra whole or sliced into rounds and continue cooking for 15 minutes until tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the chicken with cooked chickpeas and add them along with the okra.

Using what you can find here. Fresh okra is often sold frozen in most supermarkets; add it without thawing.

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