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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
A stir-fried dish that is light, with striking green and red colors that attract diners at first sight is none other than stir-fried okra with tomatoes. The method is very simple, let TasteVN guide you. Go to the kitchen right away!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Okra with Tomatoes For 3 people
Okra 200 gr Tomatoes 2 pieces Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (Pepper/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh okra
- Choose fresh, young okra pods that are small in size, with a beautiful shiny green color, and a thin layer of fuzz on the outside.
- Gently squeeze the pod with your fingers; if it feels crispy and firm without being soft or dented, it is fresh, young okra.
- Avoid buying pods that are soft or have bruises on the outside, as well as those that are too large, as they will be overripe and not tasty.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Delicious tomatoes are those that are plump, have bright red skin, are evenly colored, intact, and have no scratches.
- Naturally ripened tomatoes often have a mild fragrance, which can be easily detected compared to those that are artificially ripened, which have no scent at all.
- You should choose tomatoes that still have the stem attached, with the stem still fresh and not wilted. For naturally ripened tomatoes, the stem is usually firmly attached to the tomato.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that show signs of bruising or have an unusual odor.
How to cook Stir-fried Okra with Tomatoes
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the okra briefly with water, cut off the stem, and soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes. Then, remove and let it drain before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
Cut off the stem of the tomatoes, wash them thoroughly, let them drain, then dice them and put everything into a bowl.
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Boil okra
Place a pot on the stove, turn the heat to high, add about 500ml of water into the pot and bring to a boil. When the water is boiling, add the okra and cook for about 3 minutes.
Then, wait for the water to boil again and remove the okra, placing it in a bowl of cold ice water, soaking for about 5 minutes, then take it out to drain.
Tip: To keep the okra crunchy and bright green after boiling, immediately soak the okra in a bowl of cold ice water for about 5 minutes after removing it.
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Stir-fried okra with tomato
Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add diced tomatoes and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
Next, add the boiled okra to the pan and stir-fry together with the tomatoes for about 3 minutes. Season with 2 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Then, stir continuously for about 2 more minutes to evenly coat the okra and tomatoes with the seasoning, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.
Finally, transfer the stir-fried okra with tomato to a plate, sprinkle with a bit of ground pepper, and it’s ready to serve.
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Final Product
Stir-fried okra with tomatoes is simple yet very colorful. The fresh green okra retains its crispness and sweet flavor inside. Covering the outside of the okra is the bright red tomatoes with a light sour taste that is well-seasoned. This dish served with a bowl of hot rice is incredibly delicious.
You can also refer to the recipe for stir-fried okra with tomatoes shared by TasteVN. A new flavor, a new experience, try it now to impress your family. Wishing you success in your cooking.
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The flavor of this stir-fried okra with tomatoes dish is wonderful, isn’t it? The cooking method is simple, so why not cook it right away for the family to enjoy? Wishing you success in making this dish!
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