Spicy Okra Food

SPICY PICKLED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash the okra, rubbing lightly to remove any grit and fuzz. Sterilize 2 (1 quart ) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes, allow to cool before filling with okra.
• Combine the cider vinegar, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Pack fresh, cleaned okra loosely into the jars. Pour the hot brine over the okra, filling the jars to the top. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue. Store the jars in the refrigerator. Allow contents to pickle at least one week minimum before eating, two weeks is best.

SPICY ROASTED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss the okra with olive oil to coat.
• In a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
• Toss okra with spiced salt mixture.
• Spread okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges (squeeze over each serving)!
• Makes four servings.

SPICY OKRA

Steps:

• Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
• (Rinsing okra gives it a cleaner taste and texture.) Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile and boil, stirring until tomatoes are softened and liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in salt and pepper and discard chile.

SPICY PICKLED OKRA AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Have an ice bath ready.
• Boil the green beans until just crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the okra and cook for 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately transfer to the ice bath to cool. Drain the vegetables and pack them into the Mason jar along with the dill and garlic.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the coriander seeds; toast until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, cayenne, smoked paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the brine over the vegetables. Add a little water to the jar to cover the vegetables if necessary. Cool to room temperature, then cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 3 weeks.

SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH OKRA

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Combine spaghetti sauce, okra, sausage, water, mushrooms, hot sauce, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and olives in a large pot; bring to a simmer. Rinse ground beef and add to the pot. Continue to simmer for at least 1 hour.
• While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
• Spread spaghetti on serving plates. Cover each with some Cheddar cheese. Add some sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

SPICY AIR-FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature.
• Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.

SPICY OKRA STIR FRY(MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)

Steps:

• Fry frozen okra in hot oil until golden brown(this will ensure okra stays closed and not slimy.
• Set okra aside.
• In a skillet combine tomato, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and fry in about 1/8 cup oil until it becomes saucy.
• Then add water and tomato sauce to skillet and stir.
• Add okra and seasonings and let cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Set aside for about 10 minutes and stir fry will thicken slightly.
• Enjoy!

SPICED OKRA CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a large wok or frying pan over a medium heat. Add the oil, then the onions, cooking until soft. Stir in the okra. Add the tomatoes and chilli, then season. Mix well and keep stirring gently, taking care not to break up the okra. Okra releases a sticky substance when cooked, but keep cooking, stirring gently - this will disappear and the tomatoes will become pulpy, about 10 mins.
• Lower heat, add ground coriander and cook for another 5-10 mins. Add 2 tbsp water, cover and let simmer for another 4-5 mins. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with basmati rice or chapati bread.

SPICY FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

SPICY OKRA

Steps:

• Rinse okra in a colander under hot water.
• Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes (including juice) and chile and boil, stirring, until tomatoes are softened and liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Add okra and cook, gently stirring, until okra is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper and discard chile.