If you've been here for awhile and read posts about cooking and gardening, know I'm The Queen of Okra. I'm telling you, I think it is the most under-rated vegetable (or is it a fruit, I'm so confused since my pumpkin research) in the universe.A lot of people outside of the southern U.S. just don't know about it or aren't inclined to try it. But I'm telling you, it is really tasty. I'll be researching its health benefits for an upcoming post.
Back in the summer, I posted this crispy fried okra recipe. Angel over at Household Savvy commented that sometimes she just sautes okra in the skillet. I just had to try it.
I've also stewed it, pickled it, put it in gumbo. Regina over At the Lake also posted this recipe on frying it with cornmeal only. I need to try that one too!
But the sauteing method turned out glorious. In fact, my husband - who grew up on breaded fried okra - said he prefers it this way because it is lighter. I have to admit I do too. But there's another reason I like it better.
It is SO much easier. Just slice it, toss it in the skillet with a little olive or canola oil, add spices like salt, pepper, garlic and Head Country and cook it for maybe 10 minutes. Then let it drain a bit on some paper towels.
It is awesome. Thanks Angel for the idea!
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Can you believe that I've never tried okra before? I honestly don't even know if they have it at the farmers market that I shop at. Now I feel like I have to look the next time I am there and try it :)
ReplyDeleteOh no! I think you're missing out :) I just did a guest post on its benefits and was really surprised. If you ever try it, let me know what you think.
DeleteI have to try this tonight! I have fresh okra in my fridge; I recently made some gumbo, and my husband said he's not a big fan, lol. So, I need to try this, and add some seasonings! I bet he'll love it!
ReplyDeleteOh how cool you had some! This remains hubby's favorite way.
DeleteI'm SO trying this! I used to be a big fan of fried okra, but now I can't eat that because I had to go gluten-free. This sounds yummy!
ReplyDeleteIf you try it, let me know how you like it!
DeleteI have never ever had okra either. Bet you can't tell that I've lived in the North all my life!
ReplyDeleteGo for it! You just might like it :)
DeleteWe have ocra around here, it is very popular in Cyprus. Great way to cook it, btw.
ReplyDeleteYou know, until I did a guest post recently I had no idea it was eaten so much in other parts of the world.
DeleteOkay, if you are the queen of okra, may I be the princess? I will try just sautéing it. Sounds wonderful. You just can't go wrong with okra. I bow to the queen.
ReplyDeleteLOL, yes! I love sharing my joy of okra with others. I still need to try the cornmeal one.
DeleteI've never had okra either, but I might just have to try it out now! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy mom always made it so I'm so surprised when others haven't heard of it and tried it. If you do try, let me know what you think!
DeleteI remember when I was younger and we lived in Alabama, us kids would join our parents at the bowling alley for their league nights. They would give us money for the arcade games and order fried okra for snacks. Soooo good. I do like the idea of making it in the skillet. I am not much of a cook, but looks like even I might be able to handle that :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy, that sounds like a good memory! There's nothing like the taste of okra once you acquire it. I love it. And yes, it is so easy I absolutely love it!
DeleteI've only ever had okra once . I'm not sure I remember what it even tastes like.
ReplyDeleteIf you start your garden again, consider giving it a try. It is so dang easy to grow and cook :)
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