Fried Spicy Okra with Shrimps Recipe |
Ingredients: |
16 okra 3 tablespoons oil 300 g peeled fresh shrimps 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime (calamansi) juice 5 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon sugar dash of fish sauce (optional) Spice paste: 6 red chilies 10 shallots 2 stalks lemon grass 4 candlenuts 1 scant teaspoon dried shrimp paste (belachan) ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric |
Method: Trim off okra stems and pointed tips. Cut okra into bite-sized lengths and blanch in boiling water for 1½ minutes, then drain well and rinse with cold water. This helps to reduce its stickiness. Grind spice paste ingredients until fine. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry paste until thickened and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add okra and stir-fry for 1 minute, then add all remaining ingredients and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until shrimps are cooked through. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice. |
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