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Lady's finger recipe with sambal sauce, served in a bowl.
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Sambal Lady's Finger Recipe (Sambal Okra)

Enjoy the spicy flavors of Malaysian cuisine with this tender lady’s finger recipe (okra) in a bold sambal sauce. Sambal lady's finger (sambal okra) is delicious, healthy, and one of the best okra recipes—a must-try for okra lovers!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Vegetable
Cuisine: Malaysian Recipes
Keyword: Lady's Finger Recipe, Sambal Okra
Servings: 4 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 7 oz fresh lady's fingers okra, sliced diagonally
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons sambal click the sambal link to get the recipe
  • 6 medium-sized shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 red chili seeded and sliced
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Trim off the cap and stem end of the lady's fingers. Slice them diagonally and set aside.
  • Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the garlic, then add the sambal, followed by the shrimp.
  • Add the lady's fingers and water, and stir-fry for a few minutes until they become slightly sticky and cooked. Then stir in the sliced chilies.
  • Dish out and serve hot.

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Notes

  • You can prepare a single portion of sambal for this recipe by blending 3-4 fresh red chilies with 1 teaspoon of toasted belacan or Malaysian shrimp paste.
  • Choose young, tender lady's fingers and avoid large, longer, and bigger ones that appear tough and fibrous. Young okra should be firm, bright green in color, and tender in appearance.
  • Wash the lady's fingers thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. Excess moisture can make them slimy when cooked.
  • Trim off the cap and the stem end.
  • Preheat the wok thoroughly before cooking. Ensure your wok or pan is hot before adding the oil and ingredients. This helps to cook the lady's fingers quickly and evenly. Cooking lady's finger vegetable quickly over high heat can also help reduce its slimy texture.
  • Avoid excessive stirring while cooking lady's finger to minimize the slime. You may also toss the lady's fingers with a little bit of lemon juice before cooking to reduce sliminess.
  • Make sure your shrimp are dry before adding them to the wok; excess moisture will make the oil splatter.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg