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Steamed Okra and Bagoong

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Steamed Okra and Bagoong

Steamed Okra and Bagoong is a clean, crisp vegetable side with salty shrimp paste.

12 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Steamed Okra and Bagoong

  • 10–12 okra, cleaned
  • 2 tbsp bagoong (shrimp paste)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ice water

How to cook Steamed Okra and Bagoong

  1. 1.Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a steamer.
  2. 2.Arrange okra in the steaming basket and steam 8–10 minutes until tender but still bright green.
  3. 3.Transfer okra immediately to ice water for 2 minutes to stop cooking and preserve its crisp texture.
  4. 4.Drain well, arrange on a serving plate, and serve with bagoong.
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