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Okra with Scallion, Lime, and Ginger

By Maggie Ruggiero

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Steaming unlocks the succulence of okra. Here, the pods are tossed with slivered ginger and a Vietnamese-inspired scallion oil in an all-purpose dish that's great with grilled steak or chicken, or with nothing more than a fragrant bowlful of jasmine rice.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound small to medium okra, trimmed, leaving tops and tips
1 cup chopped scallions (about 1 bunch)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2- by 1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into very thin matchsticks
Lime wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam okra in a steamer over boiling water, covered, until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.

    Step 2

    Cook scallions in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, just until softened, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over okra and toss with ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over okra.

TagsOkraVegetableScallionOnionRoot VegetableGingerHerbs & SpicesSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight Meals5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessSteamSummerGourmet

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