Okra and Beef Stew #authormarathon

Grew up seeing okra in Green Groceries. But Only a Particular Community used to buy them. I assumed they were native to their Home Country. It wasn't til much later in life that I discovered they are very much a delicacy even among Kenyans!
They taste great. And have awwsome health benefits.
Okra and Beef Stew #authormarathon
Grew up seeing okra in Green Groceries. But Only a Particular Community used to buy them. I assumed they were native to their Home Country. It wasn't til much later in life that I discovered they are very much a delicacy even among Kenyans!
They taste great. And have awwsome health benefits.
Steps
- 1
Wash the Okra in plain water to get rid of any dirt.
- 2
In another Container or basin of water, add 3 to 5 bottle cupfulls of Vinegar. Then put the Okra in it.
- 3
Snip or cut off the ends of the okra as you return into the vinegar water. KINDLY NOTE: Okra tends to become slimmy once cut. A clear goop flows through its leaves. This is known as mucilage. Vinegar lessens that flow.
- 4
Chop the okra into desired size cubes. Make sure they remain in the vinegar water.
- 5
In a pot, pour some oil, add onions, pepper and fry for a bit. Add the meat n fry till the onion is done and the meat nicely browned. Add tomatoes n salt n spices. Cover n let simmer till tomatoes are broken down but not completely dissolved.
- 6
Add the okra and stir to incorporate. Cover and let steam for a minute or two. Uncover and stir again. You can add hot stock into it if you want some soup/broth.
- 7
ALSO NOTE; Heat breaks down mucilage very fast. So if you want crunchy okra, don't let them cook for long. On the other hand, if you wish to eat them as a vegetable to accompany, say Ugali... then cook them for long. They'll end up with the same look n consistency as 'Mrenda'
- 8
Chop and add Coriander to the mix.
- 9
Serve with Your Favourite Starchy accompaniment. Or enjoy as is.
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