Pinoy Okra Recipe
This super easy and healthy Pinoy Okra Recipe is Filipino side dish recipe that is made of blanched okra with a delicious vegetarian oyster mushroom sauce!
Servings: servings
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 10 oz medium okra
- 3 tablespoons oyster mushroom sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ginger sliced thinly
Instructions
Blanch the Okra:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the okra and blanch for 4 minutes. Remove and transfer to a bowl.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together oyster mushroom sauce, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable broth, and lemon juice. Set aside.
Sauté and Simmer:
- In a small pan over low heat, add vegetable oil and sauté minced garlic until light brown.
- Add ginger slices and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
Finish the Dish:
- Add the blanched okra into the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with steamed rice and enjoy!
Notes
*Feel free to season with salt and pepper
Serving: 1servingCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1036mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1090IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg
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