Caribbean Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

2 c onions
3 c cabbage
1 chile
1/4 ts cayenne
1 tb ginger root
2 c water
3 c sweet potatoes
2 c undrained
3 tb lime juice
2 tb cilantro

Instructions

saute, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the grated ginger andthe 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.