If you haven't had maque choux — corn and tomatoes stewed together — you're really in for a treat. In this favorite Cajun dish, the corn gains a lush, savory sauciness, while the tomato benefits from the kernels' gentle chew. Here, okra is added and cooked just until tender, bringing its own unique texture to the mix.
Serving Size
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 scallions, chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped, with seeds
- 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups corn (from 5 to 6 ears)
- 1½ pound small fresh okra, trimmed, keeping stem end intact
Preparation
Cook scallions, jalapeño, bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until scallions begin to brown, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until broken down into a sauce, about 15 minutes.
Add corn and okra and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes.
