This okra is crispy and flavorful and it’ll absolutely have you wanting more. It tastes kind of like spicy fried green beans only it’s much, much better. You will find fresh-picked okra, garlic, onions, and serrano peppers at the market this week!
- 12 oz fresh or frozen okra, thawed if using frozen
- 3 tablespoons fat of choice ghee, avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion diced
- 1 Serrano pepper or 1-2 Thai bird chilies, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 2 cloves)
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger (approx. ½ inch)
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
If using fresh okra, rinse and dry, then slice into rounds. If using frozen okra that’s been thawed, spread them out onto a paper towel to dry while you prep the remaining ingredients. Try to get the okra as dry as possible.
Melt 2 tablespoons of ghee (or oil) in a sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Next, add the cumin seeds and once they begin to brown or splutter, add the onions and serrano pepper.
Sauté for 10 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown. Then add the garlic and ginger and mix well.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee/oil and the okra, salt, and turmeric. Stir-fry for 10-12 minutes or until the okra is dry and crispy (don’t worry, any sliminess will disappear! Just keep stirring). Reduce the heat to medium at any point if needed.
