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| Main ingredients | Okra (bhindi), Sesame oil, Garlic, Ginger, Spring onions with greens, Fresh red chillies, Crushed black peppercorns, Soy sauce, Red chilli sauce, Vinegar, Toasted white sesame seeds |
| Cuisine | Oriental |
| Course | Main course vegetarian |
| Prep time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cook time | 15-20 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Spicy |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Vegetarian |
Ingredients
- 300 grams lady fingers (okra/bhindi)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
- 1 inch finely chopped ginger
- 2 spring onion bulbs, finely chopped
- 1-2 fresh red chillies, diagonally sliced
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black peppercorns to taste
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon red chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped spring onion greens
- ½ teaspoon vinegar
- Toasted white sesame seeds for garnish
Method
- Trim the top of the lady figures and vertically slice into half.
- Heat sufficient water in a steamer, place the lady fingers in the steamer basket and steam for 6-8 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a wok, add garlic, ginger and spring onion bulbs, mix and sauté on high heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the steamed lady fingers and fresh red chillies, mix and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add salt and crushed black peppercorns, mix and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add soy sauce and red chilli sauce and mix well.
- Add spring onion greens and mix. Add vinegar and mix till well combined.
- Switch the heat off and transfer onto a serving plate. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot.
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