Tamarind Okra Fries
Tamarind Okra Fries
Baked and paired with tamarind, this okra recipe is simply irresistible and a house favorite. My kids call them fries, and often try to pass them off as their greens requirement for the day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh okra
- 1 tablespoon olive or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate or paste
- Salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Rinse okra and drain on kitchen towel.
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Rub okra between layers of towel and let air dry for 30 minutes. Okra should be dry before using or else it will be slimy and hard to work with!
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Trim away okra stem ends and cut tips very thin.
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Place okra in large bowl and add olive oil, tamarind, and salt, and toss until coated well.
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Using slotted spoon, lift okra from bowl, leaving behind any excess oil, and place on prepared cookie sheet in single layer.
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Bake in oven until lightly brown and a bit crispy (about 25 minutes). If you like it crispier, bake for another 10 minutes.
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Transfer to platter and serve immediately.