The Complete Guide to Okra Recipes: Simple, Easy to Learn and Delicious

Okra originated in Africa and was introduced to our country from India in the early 20th century. It has now become a highly sought-after premium nutritious health vegetable. It is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which are very helpful for enhancing the body's ability to prevent and fight cancer. It has effects such as soothing the throat, promoting urination, promoting lactation, and regulating menstruation. Now let's take a look at the complete guide to okra recipes!

Scallion-Flavored Okra

[Ingredients] 350 grams okra, 20 grams scallion, 8 grams light soy sauce.

[Method] ① Wash the okra thoroughly, blanch in boiling water until cooked, and remove. ② Rinse the okra in cold water to cool, remove and cut into sections. ③ Wash the scallion and chop into pieces for later use. ④ Place the okra sections on a plate, sprinkle with chopped scallion, drizzle with light soy sauce and mix well.

Tofu with Okra

[Ingredients] 300 grams okra, 1 block tofu, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 small teaspoon vegetarian seasoning.

[Method] ① Blanch the okra until cooked, drain and cut into star shapes. ② In a mortar, grind the tofu and seasonings evenly, then add the okra and mix well.

Italian Vegetable Salad

[Ingredients] Appropriate amount of lettuce, appropriate amount of onion, 5 black olives, 2 okra, 1 baby corn, appropriate amount of cucumber, appropriate amount of sliced almonds, appropriate amount of croutons, appropriate amount of tomato, 3 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (it is recommended to use egg-free salad dressing).

[Method] ① Wash the vegetables and cut them separately for later use. ② Place the lettuce into a transparent bowl in order, then arrange the other ingredients one by one, and finally add the black olives and croutons. Drizzle with vinaigrette dressing and sprinkle with sliced almonds to finish. ③ The ingredients in the dressing must be cut into fine pieces.

Cold Tossed Okra

[Ingredients] 300 grams okra, 1 small teaspoon mustard, 1.5 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 small teaspoon light soy sauce, 1 small teaspoon sugar, 1 small teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, 1 small teaspoon salt, corn oil.

[Method] ① Wash the okra thoroughly and cut off about 2/3 of the stem. Do not cut the okra open, to prevent the mucus inside from leaking out during blanching. ② Put the mustard, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil into a bowl and stir well. ③ Put water in a pot and bring to a boil, add 1 small teaspoon salt and corn oil, blanch the okra for about 3 minutes until the color turns emerald green, then remove. ④ Immediately place in ice water to cool, to keep it crisp and green. ⑤ Arrange the okra on a plate, drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

[Tips] ① Okra should not be blanched for too long; about 3 minutes is ideal. If overcooked, it will not be crisp and will become sticky, resulting in a poor texture. ② It is best to mix and eat immediately; do not leave it for too long, as this will affect the crispness.

Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Okra

[Ingredients] 50 grams clean sliced pork, 10 yellow okra.

[Method] ① Wash the yellow okra and slice for later use. ② Put an appropriate amount of cooking oil in the wok and turn on medium heat. ③ When the wok is hot, add the sliced pork and stir-fry. After the pork is fragrant, add the yellow okra and continue stir-frying. ④ Add an appropriate amount of salt and yellow wine and continue stir-frying. ⑤ When the dish is cooked, add an appropriate amount of MSG and pepper powder, mix well and serve.

Stir-Fried Yellow Okra with Tomato

[Ingredients] 6 yellow okra, 1 tomato.

[Method] ① Wash the yellow okra and tomato and slice for later use. ② Put an appropriate amount of cooking oil in the wok and turn on medium heat. ③ When the wok is hot, add the tomato and stir-fry. After the tomato juice comes out, finally add the yellow okra and stir-fry. ④ Add an appropriate amount of salt and yellow wine and continue stir-frying. ⑤ When the dish is cooked, add an appropriate amount of MSG, mix well and serve.