Discover the Ultimate Malaysian Okra Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • 5clovesgarlic, minced

  • 10uncooked shrimp – peeled, deveined, and cut in half

  • 10fresh okra pods, sliced diagonally

  • 5fresh red chile peppers, chopped

  • 1teaspoonbelacan (Malaysian chile-shrimp paste)

  • 2tablespoonswater

  • 2teaspoonslight soy sauce

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in shrimp, okra, red chile peppers, and belacan. Cook and stir until chilies begin to soften and shrimp start to turn opaque and pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in water and soy sauce. Cook and stir until okra is tender and sticky, 2 to 4 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories97
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
3%
Cholesterol
38mg
13%
Sodium
205mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
7g
14%
Vitamin C
89mg
99%
Calcium
52mg
4%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
332mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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