Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

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

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

  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 Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 89mg 99%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 332mg 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.