A recipe for Caribbean Vegetable Stew. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Caribbean Vegetable Stew shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 c. Chopped onionsVegetable broth or white Wine for sauteing
3 c. Chopped cabbage
1 Fresh chile, minced (seeded For a milder "hot") or 1/4 Tsp. Cayenne
1 Tbs. Grated fresh ginger root
2 c. Water
3 c. Diced sweet potatoes cut Into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes
Salt to taste
2 c. Undrained fresh or canned Tomatoes
2 c. Fresh or frozen sliced okra
3 Tbs. Fresh lime juice
2 Tbs. Chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts (I omitted These)
Sprigs of cilantro (optional)
Directions
In a nonreactive pot saute the onions in the broth/wine on medium heat for 4 or 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and the chile or cayenne and continue tosaute stirring often until the onions are translucent about 8 minutes. Add the grated ginger and the water cover the pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potatoes sprinkle with salt and simmer for 5 or 6 minutes until the potatoes are barely tender. Add the tomatoes okra and lime juice. Simmer until all of the vegetables are tender about 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and add more salt to taste. Sprinkle the stew with chopped peanuts. Top with a few sprigs of cilantro if you like.
