Palaver Stew

Boma--Flavors of Africa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

One of the best things about Disney World, to me, is the dining...some great dining too! At the Animal Kingdom Lodge, I love Boma. On the dinner menu is this stew/soup...awesome! It's my daughter's favorite thing. On my December trip, one of the chefs gave me the recipe. So, here goes...I haven't made it yet, but when I do...I'll tell you how it turns out!
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup Red Palm Oil
1/2 cup Prime Rib Seasoning (Lawry's Seasoning Salt)
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 1/2 pounds Cubed Beef
4 pounds Cubed Chicken
4 cups Diced Red Onion
3 each Cubed Red Peppers
1 each Cubed Poblano Pepper
1/4 cup Chopped Garlic
2 cups Diced Tomatoes
1 pound Shrimp
To taste Red Pepper Flakes
2 tablespoons Curry Powder
2 cups Sliced Okra (1 pound)
2 cups Quartered mushrooms
1 gallon Chicken Stock
1 cup Coconut milk

Method of Preparation:

1. Toss together prime rib spice and flour. Coat beef and chicken with the flour mixture.

2. Utilizing a large heavy saute pan, heat palm oil until very hot and sear seasoned beef and chicken.

3. Add onion, garlic, poblano pepper, mushrooms, peppers, and okra. Use additional all-purpose flour to absorb any remaining palm oil and to create a roux.

4. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add curry powder and red pepper flakes. Flavor profile should be mildly hot and amount of seasoning will differ based on strength of poblano pepper. Add shrimp. Add diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Garnish with chopped flat leaf parsley at service time.

Note: A palaver in West Central Africa is a meeting or discussion.