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Okra — Bim Bim Cooks

Okra

Egyptian okra is a simple, flexible dish cooked with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients
  • Frozen okra (1 bag)
  • 2 tablespoons
    margarine or butter
  • 1
    medium onion, minced
  • 6
    garlic cloves (some minced, some sliced)
  • Hot pepper (optional)
  • Fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • Canned diced tomatoes
  • Tomato sauce (optional)
  • Dry coriander
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro (a generous amount)
  • Lemon or lime juice
  • Water
  • Optional
  • Cubed meat (lamb or beef)
  • Mastic (if cooking with meat)

Directions

  • Cook the Base

    Heat margarine in a pot.

  • Add onion and cook until soft.

  • Add garlic and hot pepper, cook briefly.

  • Step 2: Add Meat (Optional) Add cubed meat and season lightly.

  • Cook until browned.

  • Add Okra & Tomatoes

    Add frozen okra directly.

  • Mix in fresh tomatoes, coriander, salt, pepper, lemon juice, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.

  • Stir gently.

  • Simmer

    Add a little water if needed.

  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally.

  • Adjust seasoning as it cooks.

  • Finish

    Add fresh cilantro at the end.

  • Adjust lemon, salt, and tomato sauce to taste.

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