Fried Okra With Tomato And Onion Sauce
Fried Okra with Tomato and Onion Sauce is a popular dish in Guinean cuisine, known for its flavorful combination of crispy okra and tangy tomato and onion sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound okra, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced okra to the skillet and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove the okra from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the fried okra to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomato and onion sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 3g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Large skillet Knife Cutting board Spatula
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Fried Okra with Tomato and Onion Sauce as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can coat the okra slices in a mixture of cornmeal and spices before frying.
Cost
$8