Caribbean okra salad

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
½poundsFresh, small tender okra, rinsed, patted dry, caps trimmed
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
¼cupWater
1tablespoonStrained fresh lime juice
1smallGarlic clove, finely minced
pinchGround allspice
¼teaspoonBottled Caribbean or other hot pepper sauce to taste
1tablespoonChopped cilantro

Directions

This delicious light salad comes from "Faye Levy's International Vegetable Cookbook" (Warner Books).

1. In a medium saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add okra and saute 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add water, cover and cook over low heat for about 7 minutes, or until just tender. (Add more water if needed.) Transfer to a serving plate.

2. Combine remaining tablespoon oil, lime juice, garlic, allspice, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over okra. Sprinkle with cilantro and dried tomato.