CHARRED OKRA AND TOMATOES STEW with smoked paprika and mint
Author: Filippo Trapella - philosokitchen.com
Recipe type: side
Cuisine: International
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Serves: 4
Charred okra and tomatoes stew is a recipe perfect to serve at a BBQ party! This delish is great also prepared in your kitchen with the help of a cast iron pan: just remember to clean and season the pan after the use. The okra is cut into halves and stir-fried until charred, then seasoned with a delicious cherry tomatoes sauce. Finally, the okra is slow-cooked depending on the grade of cooking you prefer: simple, healthy and tasty!
Ingredients
2.5 Lb (400 g) okra
3 dry pint (30 oz, 850 g) cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 pinches Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dry mint
to taste table salt
Instructions
SOAKING THE OKRAFirst, rinse the okra thoroughly then soak in a bowl full of hot water along with a cup of white wine vinegar for at least 30 minutes.
OKRA AND CAST IRONRinse the okra then cut into halves. After that, season the okra with 3 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt stirring well. Now, heat a cast iron pan over medium/high flame. When the pan is scalding, raise the okra eliminating the seasoning in excess and stir-fry until the vegetables are well charred, and the viscous liquid is dried. Finally, move the pan far from the flame.
CHARRED OKRA AND TOMATOES STEWNow, let the pan reach a warm temperature, then add the cherry tomatoes sauce and mix well. Serve the charred okra and tomatoes stew immediately or cook 10 minutes more stirring occasionally, depending on the grade of cooking you prefer.
Recipe by philosokitchen at https://philosokitchen.com/charred-okra-and-tomatoes-stew/