Greek Style Okra with Tomatoes

1 lb. fresh okra 1 lb. tomatoes, fresh or canned 2 onions medium, peeled and chopped 1 lb. potatoes, cubed (optional) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

½ cup vinegar ¾ cup olive oil bay leaf salt and pepper

Trim cone shaped tops from okra, wash, drain and place in a dish. Sprinkle with salt and vinegar and set aside for half and hour to de-slime. Wash okra again and then dry thoroughly.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and add chopped onion. Cook gently until onion is tender. Add okra and cook, tossing lightly, until slightly browned. (If you want a more hearty, meal-in-one dish, add potatoes at same time as okra.) Add garlic and sauté for half a minute, then add tomatoes, peeled and chopped, and salt, pepper and bay leaf. Cover frying pan and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until tender.