October 12, 2012

Fried Garlic Okra

-Fijian Food Safari

500gm       Okra (Bindi), sliced thinly
1 tsp           Fresh ginger, finely chopped
5 cloves     Fresh garlic, finely chopped
4 tsp           Soy sauce
1 tsp           Brown or raw sugar
2 Tbsp       Vegetable oil or ghee
Pinch         White pepper

Mix the soy sauce and sugar in a dish and set aside.
In a fry pan, heat oil and fry ginger and garlic until the garlic starts turning golden.
Add okra and fry for about one minute
Pour in soy sauce mixture and keep stir frying for 2-3 minutes.
The sauce will evaporate and the okra will start to caramelise. If you like your okra soft, stir fry for another minute before serving. Season with white pepper.
Serve with cassava, roti or steamed rice