3 cup fresh whole okra
1/4 cup tomato, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger root, finely
1 chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
Directions
Cook okra in small amount of water until tender but not mushy (about
5 to 10 minutes).
Drain. Arrange in single layer in glass dish (do not use a metal dish
or container). Pour vinegar over the okra marinate in refrigerator 3
hours, Drain; discard vinegar.
Arrange okra in serving dish. Garnish with chopped tomatoes, onions,
and ginger root. Serve chilled.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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