Fried Okra (Guyanese Style) (Edit recipe)

Fried Okra or Fry Okro/Ochro (if you are Guyanese) is one of my favorite ways to eat okra/o. I love vegetables that are sautéed in fat, with minimal seasoning so that you really taste the flavor of the vegetable. This recipe is a classic Guyanese way of cooking okra/o with a little twist! If you love the taste of Fried/Sautéed Okra (ochro) but don't like all of the time and oil it takes to get rid of the slime, then this recipe is for you! Although this recipe is titled Fried Okra, please note that most Guyanese and Caribbean people often use "Fry" in place of sauté.

10 minutes

25 minutes

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	113
Fat:	7 g
Carbohydrates:	10 g
Protein:	1 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	567 mg
Fiber:	4 g
Sugars:	4 g
Calculated per serving.

by Althea Brown

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Serves: 4

Ingredients

2.5 lb Okra, Fresh or 24oz frozen okra
1 Yellow Onion, small, thinly sliced
4 cloves Garlic, grated
2 Tomato, large, diced (optional)
1 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Avocado Oil, or similar oil for sautéing
Avocado Oil Spray, or favorite cooking spray

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Prepare your okra!

If using fresh okra rinse then dry your okra thoroughly before proceeding to the next step
Next, slice off the head and the tip of the okra, then slice the remaining "body" of the okra into thin circular slices
If using frozen okra, allow the okra to defrost completely, then use a few sheets of paper towel to pat away any moisture on the okra
Then remove the head and the tip of the okra and slice the remaining "body" of the okra into thin circular slices

Roasting the okra

Preheat your oven to 400°F
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray then place the sliced okra in a thin layer on the baking sheet. For this recipe you will need two full sized baking sheets
Next place the baking sheet on the top rack in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until all the sliminess is gone or until you've achieved the desired crispiness
While the okra is in the oven add the oil to a large sauté pan on medium heat and bring the oil up to temperature
When the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent
Then add the garlic and tomatoes (if using) and sauté until the tomatoes are soft
When the okra is ready add the okra to the sautéed onions and tomatoes and sprinkle with the salt
Continue to sauté for about a minute or two to bring the flavors together
Then remove from the heat and enjoy with your favorite sides

Notes

If using frozen okras, sometimes you need to bake it a bit longer to remove all of the sliminess. This make take 30-40 minutes.For extra crispiness you may also spray the okra with cooking spray before baking.