8 delicious dishes made from okra

(Baonghean.vn) - Okra (also known as lady's finger) is rich in nutrients and good for the digestive system. If prepared correctly, okra can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your family's daily menu.

Stir-fried okra with chicken

Making:Soak okra in diluted salt water, rinse thoroughly, and slice diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Briefly blanch the okra in boiling water, then drain. This helps remove the slime, allows it to cook faster, and gives it a beautiful green color. Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and marinate with seasoning powder and pepper until well-seasoned. Heat a pan, sauté chopped onions, add the chicken and stir-fry briefly, then transfer to a plate and set aside. Using the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add the okra and stir-fry briefly, add a little seasoning powder, then add the chicken and stir-fry together. Add a few slices of chili if you want it spicy, and it's done.

Okra in tomato sauce

Making:Soak okra in diluted salt water, rinse thoroughly, and remove the stems. Briefly boil the okra in water once, then drain. Heat a pan, sauté chopped onions until fragrant, add tomatoes and stir until softened, then add seasoning. When the tomatoes are soft, add the okra and stir together, adding more seasoning (if needed). The dish is now ready very quickly.

Pickled okra

Making:Boil the okra for 20 seconds, then remove and place in a bowl of prepared water. Afterward, remove the okra and drain in a colander. Bring a mixture of vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and MSG to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely; taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Arrange the okra in a glass jar. Once the water mixture has cooled, pour it into the jar containing the okra to soak. Refrigerate for about 3-4 days before serving. The pickled okra has a tangy, salty, and crunchy taste.

Stir-fried okra with dried shrimp

Making:Soak okra in diluted salt water, rinse thoroughly, drain, and slice diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Soak dried shrimp in warm water for a few hours until softened before stir-frying. After slicing, blanch the okra in a pot of boiling water to remove the slime, then drain. Heat a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, add chopped shallots and stir-fry, add seasonings, then add the okra and stir-fry together. Season to taste before turning off the heat.

Butter and milk fried okra

Making:Wash the okra, remove the stems, and cut into small round slices. Melt the butter in a microwave. Mix the melted butter, fresh milk, and minced ginger and garlic together. Soak the okra in the butter and milk mixture for 5 minutes. Mix together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, a little salt and pepper, and chili powder. Remove the okra from the milk mixture, dip it in the flour mixture, and gently shake off excess flour.

Next, add cooking oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot, add the okra and fry until golden brown and crispy. This dish tastes even better when dipped in chili sauce.

Stir-fried okra with lemongrass and chili

Making:Wash the okra, cut it in half, blanch it briefly in boiling water, then immediately soak it in ice water to preserve its vibrant green color. Heat a pan on the stove, add oil, and sauté garlic, lemongrass, chili powder, and seasoning. Then add the okra and stir well to coat it evenly with the seasoning mixture. Serve with soy sauce or other dipping sauces.

Tofu skin rolls with okra in sweet and sour sauce

Making:Soak okra in salt water and rinse thoroughly. Soak bean curd sheets until soft, spread them out, place okra on top, and roll them up like spring rolls, securing with toothpicks. Heat a pan and lightly fry the okra sheets until golden brown, then remove them. Prepare a sweet and sour dipping sauce by mixing fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers. Heat a pan, pour in the sweet and sour sauce mixture, and stir until thickened. Add the okra and stir over low heat. Once the okra is evenly coated with the sauce, turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

Stir-fried okra with eggs

Making:Soak okra in diluted salt water, rinse thoroughly, and slice diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Briefly blanch the okra in boiling water, then drain – this helps remove the slime, cooks faster, and retains its vibrant green color. Beat the eggs with a little seasoning powder. Heat a pan, sauté the chopped onions until fragrant, add the okra and stir-fry, adding seasoning for flavor. Then add the beaten eggs and stir quickly until cooked through.

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