Wok-Fired Okra Sambal

Name: Wok-Fired Okra Sambal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Julienned red fresno or jalapeno chile pepper, for topping; 4 servings Kosher salt; 907 grams okra, trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-to-3-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 1 Tbsp fried shallots; 118 milliliters sugar; 2 Tbsps peanut or vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 59 milliliters sambal oelek (Asian chili paste)

Wok-Fired Okra Sambal requires roughly 20 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe has 185 calories, 5g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a side dish. A mixture of sambal oelek, fried shallots, okra, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Heat the peanut oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat.

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Wok

Add the chili paste and fry, stirring, about 3 minutes.

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Chili Paste

Add 2 tablespoons salt and all but 1 teaspoon of the sugar and cook until the sugar begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.

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Sugar

Salt

Heat about 4 inches peanut oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the okra until bright green, about 30 seconds, then remove with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon and shake off the excess oil.

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