Okra Japanese Style
Discover the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance with "Okra Japanese Style," a refreshing side dish that highlights the unique flavors of this versatile vegetable. Tender-crisp okra is lightly blanched, chilled for optimal texture, and drizzled with savory soy sauce. A sprinkle of umami-rich bonito flakes and nutty sesame seeds elevates the dish, making it a quintessential example of Japanese minimalism in cooking. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal as a light appetizer or a complementary side for a full Japanese meal. Whether served warm or chilled, this okra recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant flavor and ease of preparation. Keywords: Japanese okra recipe, quick side dish, umami flavors, healthy appetizer, okra with bonito flakes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Okra
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 5 grams Bonito flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or fuzz.
Sprinkle the okra with salt and rub them gently to remove excess fuzz and enhance the flavor.
Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the okra to the boiling water and blanch for 1-2 minutes until they become bright green and tender-crisp.
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the blanched okra to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 2 minutes and then drain thoroughly.
Trim off the stems of the okra and cut each pod into bite-sized pieces, if desired.
Place the okra into a serving bowl and drizzle with soy sauce.
Sprinkle with bonito flakes and sesame seeds before serving.
Enjoy as a side dish or light appetizer, served warm or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 3782 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 765 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
