Malaysian•healthy
Sambal Lady's Finger (Sambal Okra)
Enjoy the spicy flavors of Malaysian cuisine with this tender lady’s finger recipe (okra) in a bold sambal sauce. Sambal lady's finger (sambal okra) is delicious, healthy, and one of the best okra recipes—a must-try for okra lovers!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 7 oz fresh lady's fingers (okra, sliced diagonally)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sambal (click the sambal link to get the recipe)
- 6 medium-sized shrimp (shelled and deveined)
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 red chili (seeded and sliced )
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Trim off the cap and stem end of the lady's fingers. Slice them diagonally and set aside.
- 2
Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the garlic, then add the sambal, followed by the shrimp.
- 3
Add the lady's fingers and water, and stir-fry for a few minutes until they become slightly sticky and cooked. Then stir in the sliced chilies.
- 4
Dish out and serve hot.