Okra in Olive Oil (Zeytinyağlı Bamya)

Ingredients

• 500g taze bamya, konik ayıklanmış · 295 kcal
• 3 yemek kaşığı zeytinyağı · 360 kcal
• 1 adet orta boy kuru soğan, yemeklik doğranmış · 48 kcal
• 2 adet orta boy domates, rendelenmiş · 68 kcal
• 3 diş sarımsak, dilimlenmiş · 14 kcal
• 1 adet limonun suyu · 9 kcal
• 1/2 çay kaşığı toz şeker · 8 kcal
• 1 su bardağı sıcak su · 68 kcal
• 1 tatlı kaşığı tuz · 2 kcal

Method

1. Carefully trim the tops of the okra in a cone shape without piercing the pod to prevent sliminess.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onions and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
3. Add the grated tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes, then gently stir in the trimmed okra, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and hot water.
4. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes without stirring too much, until the okra is tender.
5. Let it cool to room temperature before serving, as traditional olive oil dishes taste best when rested.

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