*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Caribbean Okra Salad

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Jamaican

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Categories: Okra, Salads, Side dish
Yield: 2 servings

2 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 lb Fresh, small tender okra, rinsed, patted dry, caps trimmed
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c  Water
1 tb Strained fresh lime juice
1 sm Garlic clove, finely minced
pinch Ground allspice
1/4 t  Bottled Caribbean or other hot pepper sauce to taste
1 tb Chopped cilantro

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.

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

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