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Cocina Criolla / Main Dishes

Stewed Okra

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds of fresh okra
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 8 med.sized ripe tomatoes
  • 2 tsp.finely chopped fresh hot chilies
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

In a 10 inch skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. Put in onions and stir frequently, cook for 5 minutes. Add and stir in the tomatoes, chilies and garlic and cover for another 5 minutes. Add the okra, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cover simmer for 15 to 20 until okra are tender.

Recipe sent by: Cristino Alicea from Florida.


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Did You Know?

A species can be native without being endemic. Native species occur naturally in a region but may also be found elsewhere. Endemic species, however, exist naturally only in one specific place. Of Puerto Rico's 17 native coquí species, 13 are endemic, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth.