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Boiled okra

Boiled Okra with a lovely hot dipping sauce

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 10 okra
  • a small pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp. sesame oil
Sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 fresh Thai red pepper cut into small circles, optional
  • 2 spring onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. oyster sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. Chili oil , optional
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Cut off the tail end of okras. Peel off the hard part around okra.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boiling, sprinkle a small pinch of salt and add 1/4 tsp. sesame oil. Place okra in and blanch for 1 minute.
  3. Transfer out to chilled water to cool down and stop the heating process.
  4. Then strain and transfer to serving plate.
  5. In a small bowl, mix all the season together. Serve along with okra.

Notes

  • Adding a small pinch of salt and oil in the poaching water can help to keep the original color of the okra.
  • Do not overcook okra | Vegetables can be very easily overcooked and lose the light flavor and crunchy texture.
  • Stop the heating with chilled water or ice | Once the okra is well cooked, soak them in chilled water immediately to stop the heating.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 550IU (11%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 550IU 11%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.