Sambal Steamed Okra
This piquant Sambal Steamed Okra with a spicy sambal belacan and soy sauce dressing is full of umami flavor. Takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
Keyword : sambal okra, sambal steamed okra, steamed okra
Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz okra / ladies' fingers (340g)
- 1 tbsp dried shrimp (washed and soaked for 10 minutes) (8g)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp sambal belacan
- 1 tsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse and drain okra. Cut off the stalks and trim the ends. Place in a steaming rack.
- Drain dried shrimp and chop coarsely.
- In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over low heat. Add dried shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue to stir fry for another 30 seconds.
- Place sambal belacan in a small bowl. Transfer cooked dried shrimps and garlic into the bowl. Add sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
- Place okra in a steamer and steam for 7 to 8 minutes. When pierced with a fork, okra should be tender. Transfer steamed okra to a shallow bowl.
- Spoon dressing over steamed okra. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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