Okra & Corn Maque Choux

Okra & Corn Maque Choux

Maque choux is a traditional dish of southern Louisiana similar to succotash. It is believed that the name of this dish is a Cajun French translation of the Native American name. 

INGREDIENTS

1/4 Pound Diced Spicy Smoked Sausage

1/2 Cup Chopped Sweet Onion

1/2 Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper

3 Minced Garlic Cloves

3 Cups Corn Kernels

1 Cup Sliced Fresh Okra

1 Cup Peeled, Seeded, Diced Tomatoes

1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper

In a large-size skillet sauté sausage over a medium-high heat for 3 minutes until browned. Add onions, bell pepper, and garlic to sausage in skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add corn, okra, and tomatoes to mixture in skillet. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dish and serve warm. Serves 6

© Victoria Hart Glavin