Mediterranean Okra And Tomato Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Trim the stems off the okra, and place in a large bowl. Salt generously, douse with the vinegar and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Drain the okra, and rinse thoroughly.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or casserole. Add the onions. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Add the okra, and cook, stirring, for about three minutes until the edges begin to color. Add the garlic, stir together for about half a minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit and smell fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the dissolved tomato paste, allspice and sugar. Add water if necessary to just cover the okra. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes until the okra is very tender. Add the parsley and lemon juice, and simmer another five minutes. Taste and adjust salt. Remove from the heat, and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium-high heat, add the bacon. Render the bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and reserve. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add the okra and tomatoes, making sure to add the reserved juice from the tomatoes to the saute pan. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 1/2 the okra and saute until lightly seared, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve. Reheat pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and repeat with remaining okra. Reserve. In a heavy gauge saucepan heat remaining 1/4 cup olive oil and add onions. Season with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and translucent, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic. Turn heat to medium and cook onions until lightly caramelized, about 2 more minutes. Add dry oregano and Aleppo, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, lower heat and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add seared okra and stir to combine. Add Herb Tea. Simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. When okra is slightly tender, fold in olives, parsley and olive oil. Adjust seasoning and serve.