Fried Okra in Garlic Sauce
2 servings
15 minutes
Fried okra in garlic sauce is a true gastronomic revelation. Okra, with its soft and tender texture, becomes deliciously crispy when fried and reveals its depth of flavor when paired with aromatic garlic sauce. This recipe is a masterful balance of creamy mayonnaise, refreshing yogurt, and spicy soy sauce that adds richness and zest to the dish. Generously sprinkled sesame adds nutty notes and completes the dish. This treat is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, and it beautifully complements Eastern and Mediterranean meals. Fried okra in garlic sauce is an exquisite combination of simplicity and elegance that will captivate even the most discerning gourmet.
1
Heat oil with a pinch of salt in a pan.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Coarse sea salt: pinch
2
Place the okra and reduce the heat a bit.
- Okra: 400 g
3
Pour mayonnaise into a deep container.
- Mayonnaise: 6 tablespoons
4
Add yogurt and pepper.
- Greek yogurt: 4 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Red pepper flakes: to taste
5
Press the garlic through a press. Mix thoroughly.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Stir the okra after 2 minutes. Fry over medium heat.
7
After 2 more minutes, add soy sauce. Stir.
- Soy sauce: 1.5 tablespoon
8
Add sesame.
- Sesame: to taste
9
Pour in the prepared sauce. Mix.
- Mayonnaise: 6 tablespoons
- Greek yogurt: 4 tablespoons
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Soy sauce: 1.5 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Red pepper flakes: to taste
10
The dish will be ready in 3-4 minutes.
11
Add a little more sesame and serve.
- Sesame: to taste