One of the most popular sides on grocery lunch buffets across the middle South, this combination also provides a solid base for any number of soups and stews. The ratio is up to you, but most often the okra and tomatoes act as a backdrop to the corn. If you get this dish from a grocery deli, nothing more than the three main ingredients—canned corn and (Trappey’s) canned tomatoes with okra—are included, but onion is a frequent and welcome addition in home kitchens. Any herbs or spices are not only superfluous but irritating. Stew with enough water to just cover on low heat long enough to reduce before serving with cornbread and (Crystal) hot sauce.
