Blanched Okra
Blanching okra is great way to preserve summer`s bounty of fresh okra. By quickly steaming them and shocking in ice cold water to stop the cooking process, can easily preserve the freshness of the okra
Equipment
- 2 trays of ice cubes in a bowl of water
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Strainer
- Freezer Safe Bags
- Slotted Spoon
Instructions
- Start prepping your okra for steaming by washing and removing the stems and bottom tips.
- Bring a pot of water up to a boil.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by placing a full tray of ice cubes in a bowl of water.
- Place your prepped okra in the boiling water for about 5-7 seconds. Until the okra becomes a bright green color.
- Remove from the water with a slotted spoon and place into your ice bath.
- Remove the ice bath and place in strainer over a bowl to drain excess liquid.
- Place the drain blanched okra in a gallon freezer bag and store in the freezer until needed.
