Malaysian•healthy
Bendi Goreng Belacan (Okra Belacan Stir Fry)
A flavorful spice paste makes this Bendi Goreng Belacan (Okra Belacan Stir Fry) a must try. It is a delicious way to enjoy okra.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1½ lb okra ((kacang bendi) (675g))
- 5 red chilies ((seeded and cut into pieces))
- 10 shallots (or 1 medium onion (peeled and cut into pieces))
- 3 cloves garlic ((peeled))
- 2 tbsp dried shrimp ((washed and soaked for 10 minutes to soften) (30g))
- ¾ inch cube belacan ((shrimp paste), toasted)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 to 4 tbsp water
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain kacang bendi/okra. Remove the top and tail ends. Cut at a diagonal into 1/8 inch slices.
- 2
Blend red chilies, shallots, garlic, dried shrimps, and belacan with 3 tablespoons of water into a paste.
- 3
In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil. Saute blended spice paste over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until it is fragrant.
- 4
Add kacang bendi/okra and fry on high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until soft and cooked through.
- 5
Add water and salt to taste.
- 6
Remove and serve immediately with steamed rice.