Martha Washington’s Shrimp and Okra in Peanut Sauce

This intriguing and luscious recipe comes from a lively Brazilian caterer, Martha Washington (yes, her real name), who got it from her sister Ruth. She serves it with white rice that has been lightly browned in butter with onions, then cooked in coconut milk—exactly the right accompaniment. In Brazil the dish is served on September 27, to celebrate the feast day of Cosme and Damiâo, patron saints of twins.