Southern Okra Recipe
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sliced fresh okra
- boiling water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- Cooked rice
- Combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a covered saucepan, cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Saute onion and pepper until tender. Stir in sugar mixture and tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes. Add okra and simmer until heated through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice, if desired.
