22min 4 ppl
Sambal Okra
20 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
20 min · 5 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
120 kcalper person
Protein 3g
Carbs 11g
Fats 7g
About this dish
Whole okra stir-fried briefly in a fragrant fried chilli and shrimp paste sambal, keeping the pods crisp rather than slimy.
Allergy Info
Crustaceans
Diet Info
Pescatarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Okratopped and left whole350 g
- Shallots5
- Garlic cloves3
Dried Goods
- Palm sugar1 tsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Dried Red Chilliessoaked in hot water6
- Salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Shrimp pastebelacan, toasted1 tsp
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Utensils
- Blender
- Wok
Method
1
Blend the soaked chillies, shallots, garlic and shrimp paste into a smooth sambal paste.
Approx. 6 minutes
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat and fry the sambal paste for seven minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and the oil separates.
Approx. 7 minutes
3
Stir in the palm sugar and salt, cooking for one minute until glossy.
Approx. 1 minute
4
Add the whole okra and toss over high heat for four minutes until just tender but still bright green and firm.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Serve immediately while hot.
Approx. 2 minutes
