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Chinese Okra Salad, Two Ways
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Chinese Okra Salad, Two Ways, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 8 oz (225 g) okra
- • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
- • 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce ((or regular oyster sauce))
- • 2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar
- • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- • 1 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- • 1 tablespoon ginger (finely minced)
- • 1 bird eye chilli pepper (sliced for garnish (Optional))
- • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
- • 1/2 teaspoons green Sichuan pepper oil ((or more to taste))
Preparation Steps
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Phase 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and a pinch of salt, so the okra will have a vibrant colour once blanched (Optional). Boil the okra until just turning tender, 1 minute for al dente or 2 minutes for a more tender texture. Drain, rinse with cold tap water or use an ice bath to stop cooking, drain again and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cut off the tough end and the stem off the okra and discard them (Optional, Footnote 2). Then transfer the okra to a bowl or tall plate.