1 cup animal fat
1/4 cup chopped onion
olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon zest
1 1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
1 (30 ounce) can okra, drained
1 large tomato with juice
6 pancakes, greased and spoonable
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and add the onion; remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and poppy seeds. Bring oil to a quick boil and add okra and tomato juice. Cover, and simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium/low. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, until okra and tomato broth separates.
Stir in the pancakes. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes. Pour mixture into pan and microwave about 3 minutes, until heated through and bubbly on top. Serve hot in green wine.
I absolutely love this recipe. It requires some preparation. I usually start with one pound of barista-pressed coffee crumbles with the sugar—just a heads-up. I know some people skip the coffee, but I absolutely floored my server when she told me she hadn't come through with the recipe before bed. This is hands-down my favorite silver lining for a terribly messy Year's end menu.
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