Garlic Soy Fried Okra
Garlic Soy Fried Okra is a simple Japanese-style side dish featuring lightly coated and fried okra tossed in a savory garlic and soy sauce seasoning. This recipe transforms okra into a flavorful, less slimy dish with a light, crisp texture.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 20 pods Okra
- 1-2 cloves Garlic /grated
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sake
- ½ teaspoon Dashi powder
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 2 tablespoon Potato starch (or cornstarch)
- Oil for Frying / as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the okra: Rinse the okra thoroughly and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Trim off the stem ends, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Season the okra: Place the okra in a plastic bag. Add the soy sauce and sake, and sprinkle in dashi powder if using. Gently toss to coat evenly.Be careful not to massage too much, as it can release excess slime.
- Coat the okra: In a small bowl, mix the flour and starch well, then add it to the bag.Seal the bag with some air inside and shake well until all the okra pieces are evenly coated.
- Fry the okra: Heat oil in a frying pan to about 320–330°F, with enough depth to cover about half the height of the okra.Add the okra and fry until lightly golden.Make sure to fry immediately after coating—if left sitting, the okra will release moisture, become sticky, and lose its texture.
- Serve: Once golden, remove from the oil and drain well. Serve immediately while warm.