BOILED OKRA
This simple boiled okra recipe offers a taste of classic Southern comfort food, showcasing the natural flavors of the vegetable. The okra is cooked until tender and then seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper, creating a light and refreshing side dish. Alternatively, the recipe provides a stewed version with tomatoes and onions for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Okra pods
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 4 cups Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 12 medium Ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion
Instructions
- 1Wash the okra pods and cut off the ends. If using for stewing, slice the okra.
- 2Cover the okra with boiling salted water and cook for about 20 minutes, or until tender.
- 3Drain the cooked okra. Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 4Alternatively, stew the okra with tomatoes. Peel and slice a dozen ripe tomatoes and one medium-sized onion. Combine the sliced okra, tomatoes, and onion in a pot. Stew slowly for an hour, adding one tablespoon of butter, a scant teaspoon of salt, and pepper to season. No water is required, as the tomato juice will suffice.