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Tortang Okra

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Tortang Okra

Tortang Okra makes tender sliced okra into crisp-edged, savory egg fritters.

21 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Tortang Okra

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups okra, thinly sliced
  • 2 spring onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • Oil

How to cook Tortang Okra

  1. 1.Whisk eggs, cornstarch, water, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2.Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic with the white spring onion parts.
  3. 3.Add okra and stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  4. 4.Mix the cooked okra and green spring onion parts into the egg mixture.
  5. 5.Heat oil in a clean pan. Add about 2/3 cup mixture per fritter and flatten gently.
  6. 6.Cook over low heat for 3 minutes per side, until set and golden.
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