Moroccan Okra Salad Recipes

MOROCCAN OKRA SALAD

Steps:

• Moroccan Okra Salad.
• Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a cast-iron or other skillet over low heat until fragrant, about 10 minutes.
• Put in a spice mill with paprika and pepper flakes. Grind until fine. Set aside. Put oil in a wok or other large skillet over medium-high heat. Add okra and stir-fry a few minutes.
• Add garlic and reserved spices, toss a minute, add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, lower heat, and cook, covered, about 10 minutes.
• Remove cover and cook another 5 to 10 minutes or until okra is just tender and most of the juices have evaporated. Remove from heat, add lemon juice, and stir in cilantro.
• Cool to room temperature, check and adjust seasonings, and serve.

OKRA SALAD WITH TOASTED CUMIN

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Put cumin, coriander and caraway seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Shake pan and toast seeds until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Let seeds cool, then grind to a coarse powder in a mortar or electric spice mill. Transfer to a small bowl and add paprika and cayenne. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to a boil. Add okra and cook for 2 minutes, until firm-tender. Drain and rinse with cool water, then blot with a kitchen towel. Set aside.
• To serve, place okra in a serving bowl. Season lightly with salt and toss with dressing. (Leave to marinate for up to 1 hour if desired.) Garnish with olives, chopped cilantro and some cilantro sprigs.

OKRA SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly browned, then remove to paper towels to drain. Pour off most of the bacon grease, leaving a thin coating on the pan. Add okra to the bacon grease in the skillet, and fry until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer the okra to a salad bowl, and toss with the onion, green pepper, and tomato. Crumble in the bacon.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn oil, and vinegar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over the salad, and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.