Okra is one of the most popular vegetables in the Arab world.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
1 pound small young okra
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2–1 tablespoon sugar
Salt and pepper
Juice of 1 small lemon, or to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cut off the stem ends and wash the okra. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the okra and sauté gently for about 5 minutes, turning each pod over.
Step 2
Add sugar, salt and pepper, the lemon juice, and just enough water to cover the okra.
Step 3
Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the okra is tender and the liquid is reduced. Raise the heat if neccesary to reduce the liquid at the end.
Step 4
Serve cold.
