HOW TO PREPARE FRESH OKRA (BAMIA) BEFORE COOKING
This is a way to prepare fresh okra before adding it to any recipe so that it doesn't become slimy while cooking. Original recipe from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Gumbo
Time 35m
Yield 1 lb, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash well handling gently.
- Trim stem end without cutting into pod.
- Trim around top of stem attached to pod, removing a thin layer.
- Remove fuzz under running water by rubbing pod gently with a nylon scourer. If okra is young there is no need to do this.
- Spread out and leave until dry.
- Place in a bowl and pour on vinigar tossing gently so that vinegar coats okra.
- Leave for 30 minutes.
- Drain and rinse well.
- Dry and use as directed in recipes.
- TO FREEZE.
- Method 1.
- Prepare as above and dry.
- In a deep pan heat oil and fry okra for 5 miutes, tossing gently with a wooden spoon.
- Cool and put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer.
- Method 2.
- Prepare as above.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Have a bowl of ice water ready.
- Place prepared okra into a frying basket and lower into boiling water.
- Boil for 3 miutes, timed from when the water returns to a boil.
- Lift out and place in ice water for 3 minutes.
- Drain well, put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer.
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Blessing Omoroubiye Alohan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my okra bamia turned out slimy and bland. I'll have to try it again.
Onli Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to reduce the amount of cayenne pepper and it turned out great.
yeison boy theam
[email protected]I'm allergic to okra, but I can still enjoy this dish by using zucchini instead.
Kayla Watt
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the slimy texture of the okra.
Shelina Akhter
[email protected]I've been making okra bamia for years, and this recipe is the best one I've ever tried. It's simple, but the flavors are amazing.
Samuel Russell
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Berzerk Prime
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
April de Alwis
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this dish. The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.
Hussain Farooq
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up fresh okra. I had a lot of okra in my garden this year, and I was looking for new ways to cook it. This dish was a hit with my family.
Sania Alexander
[email protected]I've never had okra bamia before, but it looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
Fahim Mojumder
[email protected]Okra bamia is a delicious and healthy dish that is easy to make. I love the way the okra gets slimy when it is cooked, and the tomatoes and onions add a nice flavor.