Stir Fried Okra Recipe
This simple stir-fried okra side dish is a delicious and foolproof way to serve okra. Asian aromatics pair perfectly with the natural crunch of okra, creating a zesty celebration of simplicity and taste - and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 10 ounces okra, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 inch piece of ginger, julienned
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1-2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 handful cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 pinch sea 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.1 lime, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 handful cilantro, 1 pinch sea salt
Serving: 1 serving = ½ of the recipe, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 37mg, Potassium: 656mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1382IU, Vitamin C: 78mg, Calcium: 157mg, Iron: 2mg