Ginisang Okra with Ground Pork
Sautéed okra with aromatics and ground pork.
Servings 6
Calories 306kcal
Cost $6-$8
Equipment
- Wok or wide pan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces okra ends trimmed and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 2 chili peppers sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar to taste
- 2 tablespoons water plus more as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Neutral oil
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and a splash of water, breaking up the pork as it cooks. Once the water evaporates, brown the pork, adding a little oil if the pan is dry. Season lightly with salt and push the pork to one side.
- Add the onion and garlic. Cook until softened, then add the tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes break down and start to stick to the pan. Stir in the chilies, if using.
- Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water in a small bowl. Add the okra and sauce to the pan. Stir, cover, and cook for 3–5 minutes, until the okra is tender. Add some water if needed, then taste and season with pepper or more salt.
Notes
- Okra: Choose firm, bright green pods. Trim the ends and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Ground pork: Substitute another cut of pork, ground beef or chicken, shrimp, tofu, or smoked fish like tinapa.
- Tomatoes: Use ripe tomatoes. Cook them down until soft and starting to caramelize for more flavor.
- Chilies: Add them for heat, or leave them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg