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Spicy Ginisang Okra with Tinapa

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Spicy Ginisang Okra with Tinapa

Spicy Ginisang Okra with Tinapa is a quick smoky stir-fry with tender-crisp okra.

25 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Spicy Ginisang Okra with Tinapa

  • 350 g baby okra, ends trimmed
  • 150 g tinapa, flaked and deboned
  • 4 dried chilies, sliced
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Oil, for cooking

How to cook Spicy Ginisang Okra with Tinapa

  1. 1.Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic, shallots, and dried chilies until fragrant.
  2. 2.Add flaked tinapa and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. 3.Add okra and stir-fry over high heat for 5 minutes.
  4. 4.Add water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes until the okra is tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. 5.Season with salt and pepper, cook 2 minutes more, and serve hot with rice.
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