VEGETABLE RECIPE - 779
OKRA
CASSEROLE
Onions
Green pepper
Okra
Fresh tomatoes
Olives
Butter
Saute onions and green pepper in butter.
Saute okra separately with salt and
pepper. When okra is tender, mix with onions and pepper.
Layer in casserole
dish with fresh tomatoes.
Slice olives and put on top.
Bake at 400 degrees for
30 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.
VEGETABLE RECIPE - 780
OKRA
GUMBO
1 (5 lb.) hen
3 qts. water
3/4 c. oil or drippings
2 1/2 lbs. okra, cut finely
1 c. onions, chopped
1 c. green onions, chopped
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
1 (1 lb., 12 oz.) can tomatoes
Salt, pepper, cayenne, Tabasco and
Worcestershire sauce
Gumbo file'
The day before, boil hen slowly in 3 quarts water that has been seasoned.
De bone and reserve broth, fat removed.
In hot fat in large Dutch oven, brown
okra, onions, green onions, and bell pepper.
Add parsley and tomatoes to the browned vegetables and cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add chicken and season to taste. Serve over rice and sprinkle on gumbo file' just before serving.
VEGETABLE RECIPE - 781
FRIED OKRA
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. allpurpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. tender okra
Bacon drippings
Combine dry ingredients in a paper or plastic bag and mix well.
Rinse okra and cut into 3/4 inch slices.
Shake in a bag to coat with dry ingredients.
Heat drippings in skillet and fry okra turning often until browned.
Makes about 6 servings.
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