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Lemon and Cilantro Spicy Fried Okra with Chili Peppers and Garlic

Name: Lemon and Cilantro Spicy Fried Okra with Chili Peppers and Garlic
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Xinjiang Chinese
Ingredients: 200g okra; 2 small chili peppers; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

A fresh, zesty twist with a bright citrus and herbal finish.

17 minutes2 servings

Method

Before frying, stir lemon zest and chopped cilantro into the soy sauce, cooking oil, black pepper, and sugar.
Wash and trim okra; cut into 1-inch pieces.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add garlic and chili peppers; stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add okra, soy sauce, pepper, and sugar; fry for 5-7 minutes.

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