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Collard Greens & Okra - Bahia Style (Couve A Mineira)

Ingredients 3 bunches collard greens 1 pound fresh okra 1 large red onion, sliced 5 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons soy or other vegetable oil 2 tablespoons palm oil - optional 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves Directions Wash collard leaves individually on both sides with rubbing motion. Stack approximately 15 leaves evenly.  Roll from long side in cigar fashion.  Cut into 1/8 inch ribbons.  Continue until all leaves are cut.  Drop into boiling salted water just to cover.  Blanch 4 minutes only.  Drain.  Set aside.  Reserve one cup cooking liquid. Wash okra.  Cut off tops.  Slice diagonally into about 4 to 5 slices per stem.  Saute onion, okra and garlic in soy oil and palm oil (if used) 8 minutes. Add drained collards, coriander and cayenne.  Stir immediately with cilantro as garnish.  Add a little likker, if desired. to 8 servings.

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