Simple Garlicky Okra

Ingredient:

20 Okras

1 head Garlic, finely chopped

1/4 cup Soy Sauce

4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Direction:

1. Bring a boil of water to a boil. Add okras; boil them over high heat for 5 minutes. Drain. Place them on a serving plate.

2. Drizzle the soy sauce over the okras. Top them with chopped garlic.

3. In a fry pot, heat up the vegetable oil until it reaches the smoking point. Pour it slowly over the garlic. It’s ready to serve.

Pan-fried Eggplant with Soy

Ingredients:

2 Eggplants, halved lengthwise

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce

1.5 tablespoons Sugar

3 tablespoons Ginger, grated

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Sesame Seed for garnish (optional)

Direction:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the vegetable oil and eggplants.

2. Add oil in a non stick pan. Place the eggplants in the pan with skin side up.  Turn on the heat to medium. Fry them for about 5 minutes.

3. Pour the sauce over the eggplant. Continue to fry until the sauce is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using. Enjoy.