Southern Okra

Name: Southern Okra
Ingredients: 2 c. sliced fresh okra (1/2 in. thick); 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Hot cooked rice, optional

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. sliced fresh okra (1/2 in. thick)
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Hot cooked rice, optional

Directions

1

Place okra in a saucepan, add 1 in. of water.
2

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
3

Combine the next four ingredients, set aside. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4

Saute onion and green pepper until tender.
5

Stir in sugar mixture and tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
6

Add okra and simmer until heated through, stirring as little as possible.
7

Serve with rice if desired.