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Serves 4 to 5 people
Ingredients 2 tbsp dried shrimp 3 fresh red chillies, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1½ tsp shrimp paste 3 shallots, chopped 3 tbsp vegetable oil 2.25g fresh okra, trimmed 1 tbsp lime juice freshly ground black pepper
Method 1. Soak dried shrimp in hot water for 10minutes. Drain and put in a blender. Add chillies, garlic, shrimp paste and shallots. Mix to a paste, adding water if necessary. 2. In a wok or frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add okra and stir fry for about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. 3. Add spice paste to pan and stir-fry for 1 minute. Lower heat and return okra to pan with lime juice, 4 tbsp water and plenty of black pepper. Bring to a simmer then cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until okra is tender.
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