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.

Fried Okra With 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

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Return the fried okra to the skillet and toss to combine with the tomato and onion sauce.
  6. 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