Crispy Roasted Okra
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Crispy Roasted Okra
Description
This recipe for Crispy Roasted Okra uses a single layer of oiled okra pieces spread apart on a baking tray to ensure even roasting and crispiness. The okra is seasoned simply with salt and chili flakes for a balance of savory heat. Baking at a high temperature for about 20-25 minutes, with a turn halfway through, ensures a crunchy exterior without sogginess.
The garlic chili mayonnaise dipping sauce is made by blending garlic mayonnaise with sweet chili sauce, offering a creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet accompaniment that pairs well with the roasted okra's natural flavor and crisp texture.
This dish can be served warm or cold, making it suitable for casual snacking or as a flavorful side. Proper spacing and turning the okra during roasting help avoid steaming, ensuring the desired crunchiness.
Adjusting the chili flakes allows control over the heat level in this recipe. The dip can also be prepared ahead and refrigerated, ready to serve alongside freshly roasted okra.
Ingredients
Crispy okra:
- 1 pound okra trimmed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt
- chili flakes
Garlic chilli mayonnaise dipping sauce:
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise garlic
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan 180 degrees C / 200 degrees C / 400 degrees F / gas 6.
- Mix all the ingredients together making sure the okra is well coated.
- Add the okra to a baking tray making sure the pieces are not touching each other.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes (turn them once during baking).
- Whilst the okra is baking mix together the ingredients for the dipping sauce till well combined and set aside.
- Remove the okra from the oven when crunchy and serve warm or cold with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Coat okra pieces thoroughly with oil to ensure even crisping during roasting.
- Space okra apart on the baking tray to avoid steaming and promote crunchiness.
- Flip okra once during baking to achieve even browning on all sides.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level; add gradually if sensitive to heat.
- Prepare dipping sauce in advance and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Monitor baking time closely to prevent overcooking or burning.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 20.7mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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