Tag: how to cook okra

Sustainability tips:

This is a very quick recipe with only three ingredients: okra, turmeric, and onion. It is a very nice side dish that can served with veggie burgers or rice. Below are some additional tips to go more sustainable for those who have the time and availability .

Preparation time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients (3-4 people)

• 1 pound (~450 g) of okra
• 1/2 onion sliced in small pieces
• One table spoon of vegetable oil
• Half teaspoon of red chili pepper (optional)
• Salt
• Half teaspoon of turmeric powder

Procedure

1. Wash the fresh okra
2. Cut the okra in medium pieces of about 1 inch
3. In a pan heat the oil
4. Add sliced onion
5. Add red chili
6. Cook a few minutes until the onion is golden
7. Add turmeric and cook one minute

• Add okra and cook on medium heat until soft but not slimy (about 10-15 minutes)

• Add salt if necessary