Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

This stir-fried vegetable dish features okra lady fingers, chiles, and Malaysian shrimp paste.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 uncooked shrimp – peeled, deveined, and cut in half
  • 10 fresh okra pods, sliced diagonally
  • 5 fresh red chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon belacan (Malaysian chile-shrimp paste)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in shrimp, okra, red chile peppers, and belacan. Cook and stir until chilies begin to soften and shrimp start to turn opaque and pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in water and soy sauce. Cook and stir until okra is tender and sticky, 2 to 4 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

97
Calories
4g
Fat
9g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Cholesterol38mg 13%
Sodium205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein7g
Vitamin C89mg 444%
Calcium52mg 4%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium332mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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