Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

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

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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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

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.

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