MALAYSIAN LADY FINGERS (OKRA)

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Okra stir-fried with chilies and Malaysian shrimp paste.

Provided by dkny919

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Malaysian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
5 fresh red chili peppers, chopped
10 uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and cut in half
10 fresh okra pods, sliced diagonally
1 teaspoon belacan (Malaysian chili-shrimp paste)
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the red chilies, shrimp, okra, and belacan, and cook and stir until the chilies begin to soften and the shrimp start to turn opaque and pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in light soy sauce and water, and cook and stir until the okra are tender and sticky, 2 to 4 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 204.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

thoker Sudeep
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Fullel Al Jackey (Zakir Hosssin)
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This recipe is not worth your time. It's a waste of ingredients.


Lizzz Stillman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Olerato Kgware
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This recipe was a bit disappointing. The okra was overcooked, and the sauce was bland.


Sunita Rousey
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The okra was a bit too slimy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Naeem khan S jan
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili peppers.


Khadim Hussain Bhatti
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili peppers from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Fardin Rahi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken breast, and I decided to use it in this recipe. It turned out great!


Savanna Ciuriuc
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook okra, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious.


Lnoo Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the okra, and they even asked for seconds.


Ubia Johnpaul
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I've never had okra before, but this recipe made me a fan! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful.


Md Yeasin Islam
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This is my new favorite way to cook okra! It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing.


Maani Fitness
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the okra, and they couldn't stop talking about how delicious the sauce was.


Juhi Jui
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's totally worth it. The okra is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal.


Harry Gaming
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Obi Kelvin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. I had a bunch of okra that was about to go bad, so I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The okra was delicious, and the sauce was perfect for dipping.


Ana i Rastko Jelenkovic
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. With just a few ingredients, I was able to create a dish that was both flavorful and satisfying. The okra was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was light and tangy. ?


RainbowGaming2.0
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The okra is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so delicious that I could eat it with a spoon. ?


Zebbi King
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This was my first time cooking lady fingers, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the dish turned out amazing. The okra was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour


Sexy Manuel
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As a Malaysian, I can confidently say that this recipe is authentic and delicious! The okra were perfectly cooked, with a slight crunch, and the sauce was savory and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of dried shrimp and coconut milk, which g