Okra or ladies' fingers are famous among the Indians and also Malays. They are also eaten in a certain quantity to fix constipation problems. Some may prefer to just boil the okra and eat them with some sambal belacan which in itself is a delicacy. But this dish is cooked with some fresh red chilies and some shrimp paste (belacan) and very best eaten with rice. Do try!
Ingredients
10 okra/ladies' fingers (sliced thinly)
2 garlic, pounded
1 big onion, pounded
5 fresh red chillies, pounded
1 inch shrimp paste,pounded
200gm fresh shrimp (optional)
a pinch of sugar
1 lime juice
salt, to taste
oil, for cooking
Methods
1. In a heated pan, pour some oil. When the oil is hot, put all the pounded ingredients. Stir for a minute.
2. Put in the fresh shrimps and stir until tender. Then add the sugar and lime juice.Ingredients
10 okra/ladies' fingers (sliced thinly)
2 garlic, pounded
1 big onion, pounded
5 fresh red chillies, pounded
1 inch shrimp paste,pounded
200gm fresh shrimp (optional)
a pinch of sugar
1 lime juice
salt, to taste
oil, for cooking
Methods
1. In a heated pan, pour some oil. When the oil is hot, put all the pounded ingredients. Stir for a minute.
3. Add the okra and some salt and cook until tender.
serves 2-4 people
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