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Stir-Fried Okra with Shrimp

Stir-Fried Okra with Shrimp

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Firm, sweet shrimp paired with irresistibly tasty okra. Who could say no?
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Ingredients
2
Time
30 minutes
Servings
2
Level
Medium
Ingredients
Okra 200 g
Shrimp 300 g
Implementation Steps
01
Wash and peel the shrimp; wash the okra and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Stir-Fried Okra with Shrimp
02
Bring a little water to the boil with a pinch of salt, then add the okra for about 3 minutes. Lift the okra out and plunge it straight into a bowl of iced water so it stays crunchy and green.
03
Fry the garlic until fragrant, add the shrimp and toss quickly over high heat. When the shrimp are cooked, add the okra and toss well. Season with MSG to taste. Turn off the heat, add spring onions and coriander and toss.
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