This simple stir-fried okra side dish is a healthy, delicious, and foolproof way to serve okra. Asian aromatics meet the natural crunch of okra, making a zesty celebration of simplicity and taste - and it only takes 15 minutes to make!
Ingredients
2tablespoonscoconut oil, divided
10ouncesokra, cut in half lengthwise
1inchpiece of ginger, julienned
2mediumshallots, thinly sliced
2clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
1-2red chilies, thinly sliced
1lime
1teaspoontoasted sesame seeds
1handfulcilantro, roughly chopped
1pinchsea salt
Instructions
Work in 2 batches to cook the okra. Melt 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add half the okra, cut side facing down, and cook for 1 minute.
2 tablespoons coconut oil, 10 ounces okra
After 1 minute sprinkle half the ginger, shallots, garlic, and chilies over the okra. Sauté, occasionally shaking the pan to toss the okra, for about 5 minutes, or until the okra has browned well. Set the okra aside in a bowl and then repeat again to cook the rest of the okra.
1 inch piece of ginger, 2 medium shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 1-2 red chilies
Plate the okra, squeeze some lime juice over the top, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and a pinch of sea salt.