fried meat with okra

How to Stir-Fried Okra with Pork: A Simple Guide

Stir-fried okra with pork is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender meat with crispy okra. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 300g fresh okra, washed and sliced into 1cm rounds

- 200g pork loin, thinly sliced and marinated in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp starch, and a pinch of pepper for 10 minutes

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 red chili (optional, sliced)

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- Seasonings: 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Prep okra: To reduce sliminess, toss sliced okra with 1 tsp salt and set aside for 5 minutes, then rinse and dry thoroughly.

2. Cook pork: Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry marinated pork until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: Add garlic and chili to the wok, stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

4. Combine ingredients: Return pork to the wok, add okra, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until okra is tender-crisp.

5. Season: Drizzle with soy sauce and sugar, add a splash of water if needed, and cook for another minute. Adjust salt to taste.

Serve hot with steamed rice. The key is to avoid overcooking okra to keep it crunchy. Enjoy this quick, nutritious meal!