Tagine Of Okra& Tomatoes

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TAGINE OF OKRA & TOMATOES

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Appetizers
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 lb Okra
4 1/2 lb Tomatoes, peeled, seeded &
-- chopped
2 tb Parsley, chopped
1 1/2 ts Sweet paprika
1 t Garlic, chopped
Salt
3 tb Vegetable oil

Wash, top & tail the okra. String together with
thread into a "necklace". Over high heat, cook the
tomatoes with the parsley, paprika, garlic, salt &
oil, mashing down the tomatoes as they cook. After 10
minutes, lower the heat to medium, add the okra &
begin to poach iti n the sauce. From time to time
lift up the necklace to stir. After the okra is
tender, remove & keep warm. Continue to reduce the
tomatoes until all the water has evaporated & the oil
is released. Fry the tomatoes in this released oil,
stirring continuously. Gently pull out the thread,
place the okra in the serving dish. Pour the sauce
over the top. Serve hot or lukewarm.



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