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Bamyes Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients:
1 kilo of Bamyes (Okra)
1 large onion finely chopped
3-4 ripped tomatoes chopped
1/2 a cup of wine vinegar
1 cup of hot water
1/2 a cup of olive oil
1 tbsp of tomato paste
1/2 a cup of chopped parsley
2-3 cloves of garlic sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Okra in Tomato Sauce
Okra in Tomato Sauce
Method:
Cut off the stalks from bamyes (okra) carefully without cutting the tops off.
Wash okra, strain and place in a glass bowl or shallow pan.
Sprinkle with vinegar and salt all over them and leave them for about 25 minutes to prevent them from being slimy.
Heat up the oil in a pan.
Drain okra and fry them lightly all over and transfer them into a dish.
Pour the garlic, onion and parsley into the hot oil and fry them until are tender.
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste diluted in the hot water, salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to boil and bring back in the pat the fried okra.
Bring to boil, reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
Sire occasionally.
After 30-40 minutes on low heat the okra should be tender and the sauce should be thick.
Your Bamyes Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce) is ready to serve.
Bamyes Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce) is served hot.
Bamyes Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce) can be served as the main dish or as a side dish.
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