Sig's Okra with Tomatoes and Italian Sweet Peppers
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Sig's Okra with Tomatoes and Italian Sweet Peppers
Just something from my cupboard
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
If making from fresh clean the okra carefully by gently scraping away the little hairs on the skin. You don't have to do this but some people have a reaction to them. Do not cut the ends of to reveal the seeds . You will get a slimy substance coming out and the okra will cook away .You need to gently cut the stem away with out opening the okra up, brush the okra with red wine vinegar and if possible leave to dry in the sun for about an hour or so. Simmer them for about 20-30 minutes in the tomato sauce until soft but not mashy, season them with all purpose season ,parsley, sugar, black pepper and chervil. You can add a little chilli if you like . Leave to cool. Serve with the sauté peppers ,onions and garlic .
* Step 2
If you use okra already cooked ,from a jar and in tomato sauce you will need 2 jars each about 250 grams , sauté the peppers onions and garlic in the oil, cool and gently lift them under the okra . Sprinkle with a little chilli , parsely and chervil . Serve at room temperature
* Step 3
Best serve with bread or with lamb or as a appetiser or snack
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