Bamies Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce)
Bamyes Me Saltsa (Okra in Tomato Sauce)
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| ~ 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 |
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| ~ 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. ~ Good luck and bon appétit. |
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