Bamia (Sweet and Sour Okra) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound small okra pods |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon honey |
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Wash the okra and pat it dry with paper towels. Top and tail it, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the okra in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning each pod once. Add the honey, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Serve hot.
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