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Sambal Lady Fingers
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Sambal Lady Fingers

Here is a simple sambal okra recipe that I absolutely adore. The addition of dried shrimp adds depth to the taste structure of this simple but scrumptious dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Nyonya Recipes
Cuisine: okra
Keyword: Sambal Lady Fingers
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 10 lady’s fingers

Spice Paste

  • 5 dried red chili soaked and remove seeds
  • 5 fresh red chili remove seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 10 shallots
  • 1 teaspoon belacan/ shrimp paste toasted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 20 g (¾ oz) dried prawn, soaked and pounded

Instructions

  • Bring water to boil, add in the whole lady’s fingers and simmer until cooked.  Remove from the wok, chop away ends and cut into strips, set aside.
  • Heat up your wok, pour in 5 tablespoons oil, sauté the spice paste until aromatic with lower heat.
  • Add in dried shrimp, stir-fry until fragrant. Dish onto the cut okras/lady’s fingers, or return okras/lady’s fingers to the wok and toss together. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g