Chinese-Style Okra

Ingredients

• About 1 pound okra, or less (do not slice)
• 1/3 cup Chinese soy paste*
• 1/2 garlic clove, finely minced**

Instructions

1. Mix sauce ingredients together about 1/2 hour before using. Please note that you will need to dilute sauce with a little water (1 to 2 tablespoon should do the trick).
2. Boil okra until tender (for about 3 minutes). Cool briefly, dip in sauce (like you would using potato chips and chip dip) and eat. This is simple and really tasty.

Notes

* A little like soy sauce, but lighter and more viscous; should be available in most Oriental grocery stores.

** You can use 1 whole clove if you really like garlic.

Attribution

Posted by liz at Recipe Goldmine May 26, 2001.

Source: Cookin' Dad - Member posted 03-26-2001 09:53 PM