inannajones managed to find some okra in a supermarket here today. It's fresh. What do we do with it? I know it's usually eaten fried, but I suspect there's more to it than just throwing it on the pan, right?
Okra is yummy, we eat quite abit of it in Switzerland. The simplest way to prepare it is just to wash the plant, dry well, remove stems, slit lengthwise a couple of times (do not cut through, each pod should remain as one piece). Then put in frying on high heat with a couple of tablespoons of oil, salt and pepper to taste. Afeter 5 minutes, turn to low eat and continue for another 10-15 minutes until the okra is tender. Good to mix with potatoes, spinach or other pan-fry plants.
If you like it, it is easy to freeze too, and keeps for 6 months, just blanch for 3 mins in boling water, then pat dry and put in freezer bags..
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If you like it, it is easy to freeze too, and keeps for 6 months, just blanch for 3 mins in boling water, then pat dry and put in freezer bags..