HOW TO PREPARE FRESH OKRA (BAMIA) BEFORE COOKING

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This is a way to prepare fresh okra before adding it to any recipe so that it doesn't become slimy while cooking. Original recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories Gumbo

Time 35m

Yield 1 lb, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vinegar (Greeks use red wine vinegar which is not halal)
1 lb fresh okra
2 tablespoons oil (if freezing) or 8 cups boiling water

Steps:

Wash well handling gently.
Trim stem end without cutting into pod.
Trim around top of stem attached to pod, removing a thin layer.
Remove fuzz under running water by rubbing pod gently with a nylon scourer. If okra is young there is no need to do this.
Spread out and leave until dry.
Place in a bowl and pour on vinigar tossing gently so that vinegar coats okra.
Leave for 30 minutes.
Drain and rinse well.
Dry and use as directed in recipes.
TO FREEZE.
Method 1.
Prepare as above and dry.
In a deep pan heat oil and fry okra for 5 miutes, tossing gently with a wooden spoon.
Cool and put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer.
Method 2.
Prepare as above.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Have a bowl of ice water ready.
Place prepared okra into a frying basket and lower into boiling water.
Boil for 3 miutes, timed from when the water returns to a boil.
Lift out and place in ice water for 3 minutes.
Drain well, put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer.

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Maryana Ellis

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I've been cooking okra for years, but I've never tried it this way before. The addition of the lemon juice really brightened up the flavor, and the okra was so tender. I'll definitely be using this recipe from now on!

Lovemore Fakudze

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This was my first time cooking okra, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was! The recipe was clear and concise, and the okra turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the flavor was delicious. I will d

Rajib Hussain

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I love this recipe! The okra is always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is delicious.

Sultan Aamod

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This recipe is a winner! The okra is cooked to perfection, and the flavor is delicious.

Micky Vanicker

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I've been looking for a good okra recipe, and this one is perfect. The okra is cooked perfectly, and the flavor is amazing.

Nethasha Devlini

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This was my first time cooking okra, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the okra turned out great.

David Salazar

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I love this recipe! The okra is always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is delicious.

Mckayla Y

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This recipe was easy to follow, and the okra turned out great. I will definitely be making it again!

Abisam Shrestha

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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The okra is always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is amazing.

Asgar Ali123

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This was a great recipe! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the flavor was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.

MD HUMAUN KABIR BIJOY

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I love okra, and this recipe did not disappoint. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Student

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This recipe is a keeper! The okra was cooked to perfection, and the flavor was amazing. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.