Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 hi jen, here's an easy okra recipe that i really enjoy. i've never seen " middle eastern okra " so i just use (whole pod) frozen or fresh okra from the grocery store. okra is great with indian spices. i'll look to see if i have anymore okra recipes handy....it's one of my favorite veggies. susie Bamia (Okra with Tomatoes and Chickpeas) SERVES 6 – 8 Okra is a favorite vegetable in Egypt and is featured in many of the side dishes that are always a part of an Egyptian meal. Typically 1''–2'' long, Middle Eastern okra—which can be found frozen in this country—is more gelatinous than most American varieties. 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 1/4 lb. frozen Middle Eastern okra (or fresh small okra) 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped 1 tbsp. ground cumin 1 cup chicken stock Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1. Place chickpeas in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until chickpeas are tender, 20–30 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cool beans in cooking liquid. Transfer beans and liquid to a large bowl and store, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use. 2. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add okra and cook, stirring once or twice, until it turns bright green, about 3 minutes. 3. Stir in tomatoes and cumin and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add stock and lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until okra is soft, about 35 minutes. 4. Drain chickpeas. Add to okra mixture, cover, and cook just until chickpeas are heated through, 5–10 minutes. (Chickpeas should still hold their shape.) Add parsley, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve warm with rice, if desired. This recipe was first published in Saveur in November/December 1996 --- Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote: > I was extremely surprised to find frozen okra at our > Shoprite (grocery store)...I got it cheap too. > Anyway, > I haven't had okra since I was a little kid and have > never cooked it before and am a little curious to > try it out. > > I assume since it is frozen it is all prepared and > ready for me. What is a good thing to do with okra > for > someone that is pretty new with it? I am thinking of > trying something with Indian spices. > Jen Discover Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover./stayintouch.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Ooh. That looks really good. And I happen to have all those ingredients handy, except the dried chick peas, but I can just use a can that's in my pantry. I can just throw in some extra chili pepper sauce to kick it up a notch. Will let you know how it goes. I was very happy to get that 1 lb bag for only $1. Jen Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead, 1901 - 1978 God wants Spiritual fruit, Not Religious nuts.- Unknown Discover Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover./mobile.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 hi jen, $1 is a good deal! i use canned chickpeas in this recipe....turns out great. i usually put in two cans (drained) because my hubby isn't an okra fan and he eats more of the chickpeas. this dish freezes well too. susie --- Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote: > Ooh. That looks really good. And I happen to have > all > those ingredients handy, except the dried chick > peas, > but I can just use a can that's in my pantry. > > I can just throw in some extra chili pepper sauce to > kick it up a notch. > > Will let you know how it goes. I was very happy to > get > that 1 lb bag for only $1. > > Jen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I made Susie's bamia and it is very good. I thought maybe you'd seen this in the recipe in the files or when she posted it...............Donna Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote:Ooh. That looks really good. And I happen to have all those ingredients handy, except the dried chick peas, but I can just use a can that's in my pantry. I can just throw in some extra chili pepper sauce to kick it up a notch. Will let you know how it goes. I was very happy to get that 1 lb bag for only $1. Jen Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead, 1901 - 1978 God wants Spiritual fruit, Not Religious nuts.- Unknown Discover Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover./mobile.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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