Comments on: Fresh Okra and Tomatoes

By: Linda Owens

Linda Owens — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:28:08 +0000

I make the okra gumbo like my mother and grandmothers made it with
fresh tomatoes. Peel and chop the tomatoes, saving and using all juices.
Sometimes I add about 1/4 cup water.
This is a very good way to use those summer tomatoes from your garden.

By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:21:15 +0000

Oh Danette, that sounds really good right now. I’m going to have to try your recipe. I just happen to have some creole seasoning on hand. THANK YOU!

By: Danette Alario

Danette Alario — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:12:00 +0000

I love Fresh Okra and Tomatoes. I am from Louisiana and we smother (cook down until golden brown in color)our onions and okra together making them like a stew. We then add the tomatoes and cajun creole seasoning. Let it cook down for 30 minutes or so and then serve over hot steaming rice. It gives it that good old cajun flavor that everyone seems to love.