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Traditional Heritage
Braised Okra
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh okra, whole
- 2 red bell pepper
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 large onion, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cilantro
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Wash okra and wipe it dry. Do not remove the tops.
- Immerse the okra in bowl with vinegar for 30 minutes. This prevents okra from splitting during cooking.
- Drain, rinse well and dry the okra.
- Heat oil in a saucepan and roast onion and garlic until transparent.
- Add okra and red pepper, roast for five minutes.
- Add tomatoes, sugar, chili powder and salt.
- Simmer for 30 minutes on low flame until done.
- Garnish with cilantro.
