Okra
HB-1584 · Hand-built original · Zambian
ZambianSides25 minServes 411 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: okra
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 17¾ oz fresh okra, washed and cut into thin rounds
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda (see method; use the smaller amount for a milder result)
- 1 ripe tomato, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (optional)
Method
- Bring the water and salt to the boil in a pot.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, then add the okra. It will foam; keep the heat at a steady simmer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the okra is tender and the liquid is glossy and viscous. Add a little more bicarbonate, up to the full amount, only if a more traditional slippery texture is wanted.
- Add the tomato and the onion if using, and simmer for 3-4 minutes more until just softened.
- Taste for salt and serve hot as a side, traditionally with nshima.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
11 kcalCalories
0.4 gProtein
2.5 gCarbs
0.1 gFat
0 gSaturates
0.6 gFibre
1.4 gSugars
293 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
93 mgPotassium
6 mgCalcium
0.1 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data