Okra Hibiscus

Ingredients 

• 6 pods okra 
• 4 pints water 
• 1 tbsp salt 
• 1 tsp butter 
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) 

Directions 

Okra Hibiscus 

1.  Thoroughly wash 6 pods of okra 
2. Place okra pods in 2 pints of ice water, soak for 30 minutes
3. Drain okra and place in kettle with 2 pints of water 
4. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp salt 
5. Bring water to a boil 
6. Boil okra for 30 minutes (or until tender) 
7. Drain okra out of kettle 
8. Add 1 tsp butter and lemon juice if desired 

Source- Cooking in Old Creole Days 

Prepared by Donald J Treglia

Louisiana Anthology

June 8, 2018