"Surinamese Ochre Recipe"

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Green beans provide a similar crunch and texture.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: turmeric and cumin

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Turmeric and cumin can mimic curry flavor with fewer additives.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity and brightness.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley provides a fresh herb flavor, while spinach adds nutrition.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped purple onion and shallots, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced Surinamese adjuma pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder and stir to combine, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Add sliced okra and stir gently to coat with spices.

Cook until okra is tender, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with mineral salt to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Serve warm as a side dish.

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