Frango com Quiabo (Chicken with Okra)
Minas Gerais comfort food of bone-in chicken braised with okra, served over angu cornmeal porridge.
Why It Works
Okra's mucilage thickens the stew naturally and creates a silky mouthfeel; cooking okra whole or in large pieces and adding lime juice minimizes the sliminess.
Key Ingredients
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