Greek Okra Strew in Tomato Sauce (Bamies Latheres)
A traditional Greek okra stew made with a delicious tomato and olive oil-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 800 gr okra
- 400 gr crushed tomatoes
- 600 ml vegetable stock
- 140 gr onion chopped
- 100 gr carrot cut into small cubes
- 120 ml white wine
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp dry oregano
- 5 mint leaves chopped
- salt
- pepper
- 100 ml olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a deep saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil, carrot, and onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Add the okra together with the tomato paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with the wine and let all the alcohol evaporate.
- Add the vegetable stock, the crushed tomatoes, paprika, oregano, sugar, mint leaves, salt, pepper and mix.
- Let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, until the sauce is completely set.
- Serve the okra warm.
Notes
Chef’s tip: When the okra is ready, do not stir with a spoon, but by shaking the pot so that they do not dissolve.
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