Okra in a frying pan
2 servings
60 minutes
Many people criticize okra for being too tough, but they just don't know how to cook it. Before you put okra in a frying pan, you definitely need to cut off the stalk - then after a short temperature test, it turns into the most tender flesh that you want to eat endlessly. The seeds are also important in the texture of okra: you should try to leave them in place when you separate the stalk from the pod. A good recipe for vegans - simple and bright.
1
Cut the stems of the okra, trying not to expose the seeds.
2
Sprinkle the okra with salt, squeeze lemon juice, mix and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
3
Peel the onion and chop it into medium cubes.
4
Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.
- Olive oil: 50 ml
- Onion: 1 head
5
Add tomatoes, sugar, and chili flakes to the onion, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat.
- Canned tomatoes in pieces: 300 g
- Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
- Chili pepper flakes: to taste
6
Place the okra in the pan along with the juices collected in the bowl, mix, cover again and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. When the okra changes color from bright green to dull, it will be ready.
- Okra: 500 g
7
At the end, pepper and salt the dish if necessary.
- Salt: to taste
- Chili pepper flakes: to taste
8
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the cooked okra. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with a side of rice or noodles.
- Parsley: to taste