Maxannes Japanese Okra Recipes

STEAMED OKRA

Steps:

• Rinse the okra thoroughly in cold water. Place into steaming basket over 1 to 2 inches of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender, but crisp, about 5 minutes. Toss with butter and salt. Serve warm.

BARBECUED OKRA

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high.
• Place the salt, paprika, sugar, coriander, black pepper, cayenne, and celery seed in a small bowl and stir to mix.
• Rinse the okra under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Trim the tips off the stem ends of the okra but do not cut into the pods. Place the okra in a large mixing bowl, add the butter and toss to coat. Add the rub mixture and toss to coat.
• When ready to cook, arrange the okra on the hot grate so that they are perpendicular to the bars or you may wish to skewer 4 or 5 pods side by side with bamboo skewers that have been soaked in water to keep any stray okra from falling through the grates and into the fire. Grill the okra until nicely browned, about 2 to 4 minutes per side, turning with tongs as needed. Transfer the grilled okra to a platter or plates and serve immediately.

MAMA'S STEWED OKRA

Steps:

• In a large pan, cover okra with water, add butter, soda and baking powder. Bring to a boil and then simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

OKRA JAPANESE STYLE

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
• Drop in the okra and boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Rinse under cold water, then drain again.
• Serve with the dipping sauce.
• Dipping Sauce: Grate the ginger into the soy sauce just as you are serving the okra.

RANCH STYLE BEANS WITH OKRA

Steps:

• Simply combine all ingredients in a medium-sized sauce pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.