African Gumbo

1 (3- to 4-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces and floured
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 onions, peeled and chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 quart chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound okra
1 tablespoon flour, mixed with 1/4 cup water


Brown chicken pieces in hot oil in stew pot. Add onions, tomatoes,
bouillon, salt and cayenne. Simmer covered until chicken is tender. Wash
okra; snip off ends and cut into rounds. Add okra and simmer uncovered
until tender. Thicken with flour.


Variation Substitute 2 pounds washed, shelled and deveined shrimp or
prawns for chicken.


Source: rec.food.recipes

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