Southern · side
Okra and Tomatoes
Okra and Tomatoes reads richness 6.6, umami 6.0 and sweetness 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern side, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.6 · Umami 6.0 · Sweetness 5.1 · Allium 4.5 · Salinity 4.4 · Heat 2.8 · Sourness 2.6 · Smoke 2.6 · Fruity 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.9 · Earthy 1.5 · Bitterness 1.2 · Herbaceous 1.2 · Citrus 0.8 · Funk & Ferment 0.8
What's in it (9)
- 1 lb fresh okra, sliced
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp bacon drippings
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
Time & effort: about 35 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 52.4 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 2.8 g fat, 6.2 g carbs
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Sauté sliced onion and garlic in bacon drippings until soft, then add sliced okra and cook a few minutes to reduce sliminess.
- Add tomatoes with their juices, season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until the okra is tender and the sauce thickens.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.