Bamia

(Sweet and Sour Okra)

Recipe origin: Egypt

Ingredients

• 1 pound small okra pods
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ cup water

Procedure

1. Wash the okra and pat it dry with paper towels.
2. Discard any blemished or hard pods.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and sauté the okra in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning each pod once.
4. Add the honey, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
5. Serve hot.

Serves 4 to 6.