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Okra with Olive Oil

Light side dish.
Course Appetizer, Vegan
Cuisine Turkish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 people
Calories 75kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams okra
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 green pepper
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 1 onion
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 stalks parsley
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 200 millilitres boiling water

Instructions

  • Put the okra in a deep bowl, cover with water. Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes. This is to clean and remove the fuzziness of okra.
  • Rinse in a colander.
  • Trim the stem end of each okra with a small, sharp knife. Trim as if sharpening a pencil to obtain a conical shape. If you cut too much and you can see the little holes in the okra, discard that okra, as it will get slimy when cooked.
  • Peel and chop the onion.
  • Clean the seeds of the peppers and chop well.
  • Slightly heat a pot. Add the olive oil and the onions. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Use a wooden spoon not to damage the okra.
  • Add chopped garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Wash, peel and chop well the tomatoes. Add and mix until well done and almost mashed.
  • Add 200 milliliters of boiling water and the lemon juice.
  • Also, add the okra and mix slowly and cook over low heat, close the lid. Do not over cook.
  • Add salt and sugar when the dish is almost ready. Taste an okra to check.
  • The stock should evaporate by the time the okra is ready, if not keep the lid open so that the water can evaporate.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Chilled or at room temperature.