Ginisang Okra at Dilis

Ingredients for Ginisang Okra at Dilis

• 200 g okra, trimmed
• 50 g dried dilis
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, as needed

How to cook Ginisang Okra at Dilis

1. 1.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry the dried dilis until fragrant and crisp, then remove them from the wok and set aside.
2. 2.Using the same wok, lower the heat and saute the garlic and onion until the onion is soft.
3. 3.Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring until they begin to soften.
4. 4.Return the dilis to the wok, then add the okra and 1/2 cup water. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil while stir-frying for 5 minutes.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce and freshly ground black pepper. Lower the heat, cover the wok, and cook for 5 minutes more, until the okra is tender.
6. 6.Turn off the heat and serve hot with rice.