Wok-Fried Okra Sambal

By á-48379

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Coconut oil
• 1/4 c. samba oelek
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 lb. okra trimmed & cut into 2-3 inch pieces
• 1-1/2 tsp oyster sauce
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1 - 2 tbsp. Fried shallots
• Julienne red Fresno or jalapeño pepper for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in wok. Add chili paste and fry, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add salt and all but 1 teaspoon of sugar and cook until the sugar begins to carmelize, about 5 minutes.

Heat oil in fryer and deep fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in batches fry okra until bright green, about 30 seconds, then remove with a wire skimmer or slotted spoon and shake off excess oil. Add okra to the wok with the chili sauce and toss about 1 minute. Add the oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp pepper and remaining 1 tsp sugar and toss 30 more seconds. Transfer to serving bowl and top with shallots and Chile pepper.