Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad

4.91 from 10 votes

This spicy Sichuan Okra Salad recipe is a Chinese-style cold dish that's easy to make and very delicious. Try this new way to prepare okra!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Judy

Ingredients

10 ounces fresh okra
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 scallions (cut into 2-inch/5cm lengths)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 star anise
1 small cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon Sichuan chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame paste
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the okra, and boil for 2 minutes. While the okra is boiling, prepare an ice bath.
Use a strainer or slotted spoon to transfer the boiled okra to the ice bath. The okra should have a bright jewel green color! Leave the okra in the ice bath while you prepare the sauce.
In a small saucepan, combine the oil, scallions, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and Sichuan peppercorns. Place over medium low heat, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the scallions are thoroughly wilted and the garlic is a light golden color.
Meanwhile, add the sesame seeds, chili flakes and salt to a small heatproof bowl.
When the oil has finished infusing, pour the oil through a strainer into the bowl of sesame seeds and chili flakes, and stir well. Then stir in the sesame paste, light soy sauce, sugar, and hot water until thoroughly combined.
Arrange the okra in a serving bowl, and pour the sauce over the top. Serve!

Nutrition

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