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3/4 pound fresh okra
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil
1 large clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds
Cooked Asian noodles or rice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
1 tablespoon roasted peanut oil
1 large clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds
Cooked Asian noodles or rice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1. Trim okra and gently rinse in cold running water; lightly shake dry. Heat oil over high heat in a wok or large skillet. Sauté okra in hot oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and pepper flakes. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes more or until pods are a brilliant green with slight browning along some of the edges.
2. Toss with soy and sesame. Serve over noodles and top with cilantro; serve immediately. Serves 4.
Recipe by David Feder, "Relish the Season," July 2006.
2. Toss with soy and sesame. Serve over noodles and top with cilantro; serve immediately. Serves 4.
Recipe by David Feder, "Relish the Season," July 2006.
