Sierra Leone Prawn Palava

Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

210 g plum tomatoes, finely chopped

2 tbsp peanut butter

560 ml water

Sprig of thyme

1 scotch bonnet chilli, finely chopped

450 g spinach, washed and finely chopped

1 fillet smoked fish

450 g prawns

Salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Place the oil in a heavy-botomed pan and when hot add the onions and tomatoes. Cook on high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the peanut butter, ensuring it's completely combined into the sauce. Add half the water at this stage. Stir well and allow to simmer for about 9 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the remaining water, along with the thyme, chilli, salt and pepper. Add the spinach, stir into the sauce and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Flake the smoked fish and add at this point, along with the prawns. Stir in and cook for a further 10 minutes. Serve with boiled yams and rice.

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