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charred okra recipe topped with harissa sauce and green onions on a white plate.

Charred Okra with Harissa Sauce

Charred okra recipe featuring okra pan-fried on high heat and then topped with a mildly spicy harissa sauce for a great side or fancy appetizer.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Modern Soul Food
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Equipment

  • cast-iron

Ingredients

  • ½ lb okra halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon harissa sauce
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat pan on high heat.
  • Toss okra pods in olive oil. Lay okra cut side down on pan and cook for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute.
  • Remove okra to a serving plate/platter and season with salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • Top with harissa sauce and garnish with chopped green onions.

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Notes

Charring is absolutely the easiest of cooking techniques to master. The keys are as follows:
  • Use a skillet that retains high heat well aka purchase a damn cast-iron skillet or stovetop grill pan
  • Cook at highest heat setting possible
  • Don’t use too much oil, if any at all
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan with too many items. Overcrowding leads to condensation and thus moisture
  • Let the okra sit still for a good 3 minutes to get a nice char. Do not move or flip over before 3 minutes!
  • Oh, I almost forgot - turn your cooktop fan on high so your kitchen isn’t smoked out.
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