Fried Okra with Shrimp / Prawns in Chili Sauce

Asian Food - Recipes of Singapore

250g

200g

2 tablespoons

1 teaspoon

3

4 clove

3

2 tablespoons

fresh okra, sliced in stripes

fresh shrimps / prawns

dried shrimps

shrimp paste

chilies, seeded and finely chopped

garlic, chopped

shallots, finely chopped

vegetable oil

• Raw peeled prawns cut in half lengthways and discard vein. Wash and soak dried shrimp and discard any shell.
• In a wok heat oil and stir fry okra for 5 minutes, remove and set aside.
• Using a pestle and mortar or small blender, pound or mix together dried shrimps, chilies, shallots, shrimp paste and dried shrimps until paste.  In a wok, heat oil, add paste and stir fry for few minutes until fragrant.
• Put shrimp in wok and stir fry  for 1 minutes or until shrimp turns orange and add in the stir fried okra.
• Stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes until okra is tender.
• Remove and serve with white rice.

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