Photo by Romulo Yanes
Steaming unlocks the succulence of okra. Here, the pods are tossed with slivered ginger and a Vietnamese-inspired scallion oil in an all-purpose dish that's great with grilled steak or chicken, or with nothing more than a fragrant bowlful of jasmine rice.
Recipe information
Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1
pound small to medium okra, trimmed, leaving tops and tips
1
cup chopped scallions (about 1 bunch)
3
tablespoons vegetable oil
1
(2- by 1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into very thin matchsticks
Lime wedges
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Preparation
Step 1
Steam okra in a steamer over boiling water, covered, until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
Step 2
Cook scallions in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, just until softened, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over okra and toss with ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over okra.