Ingredients:
- 1.5 to 2.0 pounds of fresh Okra
- 2 medium/large onions
- 4 to 5 ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 lemon or 1 lime
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt and black-pepper
- 1 cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Steps:
- peel/chop onions and lightly brown in pot
- quickly wash Okra in cold water and drain, place on paper towel. Remove stems from Okra and pierce each with knife
- Place Okra in pot and stir-fry with onions for about 5 minutes
- Add chopped tomatoes (peeling and seeding optional), cover lid for a few minutes
- Add enough water to cover okra, add salt and pepper, add lemon/lime juice, add cayenne
- bring to boil, cover lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes over low heat
- open lid and let it cook for another 5 minutes
