Waika (South Sudanese Dried Okra and Peanut Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried ground okra powder
• 1/2 cup ground peanuts
• 1 lb beef or goat, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 3 cups water or stock
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil in a pot and brown the meat on all sides.
2. 2Add the onion and cook until softened, then add tomatoes and cook until they break down.
3. 3Pour in water or stock, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until the meat is nearly tender.
4. 4Whisk the dried okra powder with a little water to dissolve, then stir into the pot.
5. 5Stir in the ground peanuts and simmer 10-15 more minutes until thickened and slightly glossy.
6. 6Season with salt and serve with kisra or asida.

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