Baked Okra in Tomato Sauce

Okra is a dish hated by children because of the hairy texture, but loved by adults who learn to acquire a liking for them and accept their peculiar appearance and composition!

Συστατικά

1 1/2 lb small okra (no longer than 3 inches), tops trimmed
salt
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium onions
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tsp Aleppo pepper or pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
pinch of sugar
freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Οδηγίες

Preheat the oven to 90°C.

Place the okra in a single layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 tbsps of salt, drizzle with the vinegar and toss well.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Rinse the okra under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Coarsely chop the onions.
Finely chop the parsley.
Grate the tomatoes.

Increase the oven temperature to 200°C.

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the oil and sauté the okra in two batches over high heat until it starts to color, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to the baking dish and set aside.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil to the skillet and sauté the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 4 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, Aleppo pepper or pepper flakes and salt to taste and cook until the mixture starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
Add all but 3 tablespoons of the parsley and the sugar. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding some black pepper, if desired.
Pour the sauce over the okra and bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved 3 tablespoons parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
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