Marinated Okra

Leave on the stems for little serving handles. Something different for the condiment tray to suprise your friends with! From Nathalie Duprees Southern Memories Cookbook.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2  lbs okra
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  small  grated orange, rind of (no white attached please)
• 3  teaspoons  fresh orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Steam or blanch the okra for 3-5 minutes.
2. Plunge into cold water-drain and set aside.
3. Combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, orange peel, juice, cumin, salt and pepper.
4. Whisk well, pour over okra and marinate several hours or overnight.
5. Drain and arrange on a serving platter to be eaten as finger food.