Prawn Palava

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 * 7 oz can tomatoes, chopped
 * 2 tbsp peanut butter or ground peanuts
 * 1 pt water
 * sprig of thyme
 * chilli pepper and salt
 * 1 lb spinach, fresh or frozen
 * 1 small piece smoked fish (for flavour)
 * 1 lb fresh or frozen prawns

Directions

 * 1) Put oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
 * 2) When hot add the onions and tomatoes.
 * 3) Cook on a high heat stirring for 5 minutes.
 * 4) Reduce heat to moderate and add peanut butter, creaming well into the sauce with half of the water.
 * 5) Stir well and allow to cook, bubbling gently, for 8 – 10 minutes, stirring.
 * 6) Add remaining water, thyme, pepper and salt.
 * 7) Wash and finely chop the fresh spinach, stir into sauce and allow to cook on a moderate heat until sauce is thick, (20 minutes).
 * 8) Add the smoked and drained prawns.
 * 9) Stir and cook for 10 minutes more.
 * 10) Serve with boiled yams and rice.