Okra stir-fried hot and fast with smashed garlic and dried chili until bright green and just tender. A ten-minute side for rice or noodles.

Ingredients

• 1 lb okra, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 dried chili peppers (optional; adjust to your heat level)
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 Tbsp water
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Cut the okra into 1-inch pieces and smash the garlic. For more heat, break the dried chilies into a few pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. Add the okra and water and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, until bright green and tender.
4. Season with salt, toss to coat and serve hot with rice or noodles.

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