Description
Tumis okra is a very simple stir-fried dish which is slightly spicy, and is healthy because of the health benefits of okra. Use a wok or a cast-iron pan, over high heat, to prevent sliminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g okra, slices diagonally
- 2 big red chillies, sliced
- 1 red bird’s eye chilli (optional), sliced
- 4 shallots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a wok up over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil, heat it briefly.
- Add the shallots and saute until soft, about 3 min.
- Add the garlic and chillies. Saute for 1 min.
- Increase to a high flame, and add the okra. Stir-fry constantly to prevent burning.
- After about 1 min, add salt.
- Continue frying until the okra turns a bright green, is tender, and all the remaining slime has disappeared, around 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- This particular recipe is not very spicy, feel free to adjust the number of bird’s eye chillies you use depending on your preference.
Keywords: Quick and Easy, Common Ingredients, Vegan