**Indulge in the Southern Delight: Spicy Okra Recipes That Pack a Flavorful Punch**
In the realm of Southern cuisine, okra reigns supreme with its unique texture and bold flavor. This versatile vegetable takes center stage in a symphony of spicy okra recipes, each offering a distinct taste adventure. From quick and easy skillet preparations to hearty stews and gumbo, these recipes showcase okra's versatility and its ability to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences. Whether you prefer your okra fried, sautéed, or simmered, these recipes will guide you through the culinary journey of creating delectable okra dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
SPICY PICKLED OKRA
Pickled okra with some kick, and a nice smoky flavor. A perfect garnish or snack.
Provided by weatherman
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P7DT45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash the okra, rubbing lightly to remove any grit and fuzz. Sterilize 2 (1 quart ) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes, allow to cool before filling with okra.
- Combine the cider vinegar, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Pack fresh, cleaned okra loosely into the jars. Pour the hot brine over the okra, filling the jars to the top. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue. Store the jars in the refrigerator. Allow contents to pickle at least one week minimum before eating, two weeks is best.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 882 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPICY ROASTED OKRA
Modified from dallasnews.com's recipe by Tina Danze, published: August 10, 2011. NOTE: Recently I saw a tip on America's Test Kitchen (or Cook's Country) to use frozen okra (thawed and blotted dry) in recipes, because decent fresh okra is hard to find in grocery stores!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Vegetable
Time 17m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Toss the okra with olive oil to coat.
- In a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Toss okra with spiced salt mixture.
- Spread okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges (squeeze over each serving)!
- Makes four servings.
SPICY FRIED OKRA
Steps:
- Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BHINDI MASALA (SPICY OKRA CURRY)
Traditional spicy okra curry that everyone loves. It's best with Indian bread (naan or paratha) or rice. My mom says this is brain food!
Provided by vburrito
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the okra in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 6 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds together in a large skillet over medium heat until the cumin seeds swell and turn golden brown. Fry the onions in the heated oil for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the mixture and cook another 3 minutes. Stir the okra into the mixture; season with the curry powder and salt. Cook and stir the mixture until hot, about 3 minutes more. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 596.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
SPICY AIR-FRIED OKRA
Air-fried okra is simple and delicious. Adding Tajin® spice pepper provides a unique tangy, spicy kick.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature.
- Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 797.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
SPICY SAUTEED OKRA AND TOMATOES
A spicy take on the classic okra and tomatoes, using RO*TEL® tomatoes with green chiles and hot ground sausage. Made this for a party awhile back and it was a hit. RO*TEL® tomatoes come in varied hotness. Pick your poison.
Provided by jeffypoo
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine sausage, scallions, and garlic in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and garlic and scallions have browned a bit, about 10 minutes. Mix in okra, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes, adding water if mixture begins to dry out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1095.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SPICY SOUTHERN-FRIED OKRA
This is a great way to use summer vegetables, including green tomatoes. If you want to be truly authentic, use an iron skillet!
Provided by Melissa Hamilton
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine okra, onion, green tomato, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Gradually add cornmeal to vegetable mixture until liquid is absorbed and ingredients are moist and evenly mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; spoon batter into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Fry until bottom of fritter is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip fritter and fry until other side is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
SPICY OKRA STIR FRY(MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)
This recipe is my own fusion of middle eastern dishes. Enjoy with a side of rice or pita bread.Seasonings are to taste.
Provided by chef FIFI
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry frozen okra in hot oil until golden brown(this will ensure okra stays closed and not slimy.
- Set okra aside.
- In a skillet combine tomato, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and fry in about 1/8 cup oil until it becomes saucy.
- Then add water and tomato sauce to skillet and stir.
- Add okra and seasonings and let cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Set aside for about 10 minutes and stir fry will thicken slightly.
- Enjoy!
SPICY OKRA AND TOMATOES-A NEW TWIST TO A TRADITIONAL DISH.
Steps:
- Cook the okra according to package directions, then rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then the onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the okra, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer to heat through, 4 to 5 minutes.
SPICY OKRA AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Line a plate with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the okra and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the prepared plate. Set aside.
- Add the onion to the residual oil in the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes with juices, and stir to combine.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved okra and stir to combine. Decrease the heat to medium-low and cook until the okra is tender, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
SPICY OKRA STEW
The okra lover's dream! Spicy, tomato-based stew with rice and lots of okra.
Provided by RAINYDAZE0611
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth, tomato soup, tomatoes, okra, bell pepper, onion, butter, Creole seasoning, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add rice to stew and remove bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 690.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
SPICY OKRA AND KIDNEY BEANS
Make and share this Spicy Okra and Kidney Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat a non stick frying pan and dry fry th onion and garlic until soft. Add the okra and red pepper and cook to soften.
- Stir in the tomatoes, thyme and bouillon powder. Add the kidney beans and bay leaves and allow to simmer for 20 minutes Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 305.2, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 8.7, Protein 8
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh okra that is firm and green.
- If you don't have fresh okra, you can use frozen okra. Just thaw it before cooking.
- Cut the okra into 1-inch pieces. This will help it cook evenly.
- To make the okra crispy, fry it in hot oil until it is golden brown.
- If you don't want to fry the okra, you can roast it in the oven. Just toss it with some oil and salt, and roast it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
- Serve the okra with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, ketchup, and hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Spicy okra is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories and fat. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, give spicy okra a try. You won't be disappointed!
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