Name: Fried Ochro Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 kg Ochro/Okra; 1 large Onion chopped; 6 Cloves Garlic chopped; 4 Seasoning Peppers chopped; 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil; Salt And Black Pepper to taste

Fried Ochro on a bowl and roti on the side

Fried Ochro or Okra is an excellent snack or side dish to accompany any meal such as Sada Roti. This recipe shows you how to get a nice crispy crunch texture from the ochro/okra with each bite. So the next time ochro/okra is in season, give this dish a try.

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Chef's Knife

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Cutting Board

Large Cast Iron Skillet

Spatula

Author: Rachael Ottier Hart

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Time & Serves

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Serves

8 persons

Ingredients

1 kg Ochro/Okra
1 large Onion chopped
6 Cloves Garlic chopped
4 Seasoning Peppers chopped
4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Salt And Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

For crispy crunchy Ochro/ Okra please prepare a minimum of 1-2 hours or overnight before the cooking process. However if you do not like your Ochro/ Okra crispy crunchy omit step 2.

Wash and remove the tips and ends of each ochro before cutting into thin circular slices about 1/4 of an inch thick.

Layout the slices evenly on a baking tray and sit and dry out either in direct sunlight for 1-2 hours or overnight on the counter.

In a large deep sauté pan, add 4 tablespoons of oil and warm at medium to high heat.

Once the oil is hot, place the ochro/okra into the pan and allow it to cook without tossing or stirring for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

When the ochro/okra is golden brown, add the onion, garlic, and seasoning peppers tossing and stirring with a spatula to mix all ingredients.

Allow the vegetables to cook for another 10-15 minutes until the garlic is golden brown.

Try to avoid burning the ochro/okra and remove it from the heat just before this happens.

Serve with Sada Roti, crackers, or as a side dish with a meal.

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