Mamas Stewed Okra Recipes

STEWED OKRA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.

SIMPLE OKRA AND TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Spray a heavy dutch oven or skillet with a good fitting lid with canola oil.
• Place over lowest heat setting possible, use diffuser if you have one. Add olive oil, minced garlic, frozen okra, and cherry tomatoes to pan.
• Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, taking care the heat is very low or using a heat diffuser.
• Give the vegetables and garlic a careful stir, try to keep a few tomatoes whole, it makes the dish look extra lovely.
• Cover and cook for 30 to 45 additional minutes. Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.

CREOLE STYLE STEWED OKRA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large sized dutch oven or saucepan.
• Add the sliced okra, diced onion and pepper. Sauté over medium heat stirring often, until the onions and translucent. About 7-8 minutes.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes and seasoning. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer.
• Cover with lid and let the okra and vegetables simmer for 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure that it does not stick to the bottom of the dutch oven.
• Serve.

MAMA'S FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash and cut okra into 1/4-inch pieces. Mix cornmeal, flour and seasoning. Add okra. Pour oil into a deep frying pan and heat to about 400 degrees F. Fry until golden.

MAMA'S STEWED OKRA

Steps:

• In a large pan, cover okra with water, add butter, soda and baking powder. Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.