Okra Ohitashi (オクラおひたし)
Personally, I'm not such a big fan of okra, but Mrs Wyrm is. One day we ate at our favourite Japanese restaurant and we were served a side dish of marinated okra salad that she found wonderful. I've tried to replicate that here. Originally based on a recipe from Just One Cookbook by Namiko Chen, with some changes based on Mrs Wyrm's preference for well-cooked okra, and hints from Ishikawa-san, the chef at our favourite restaurant. 🇯🇵
Okra Ohitashi (オクラおひたし)
Personally, I'm not such a big fan of okra, but Mrs Wyrm is. One day we ate at our favourite Japanese restaurant and we were served a side dish of marinated okra salad that she found wonderful. I've tried to replicate that here. Originally based on a recipe from Just One Cookbook by Namiko Chen, with some changes based on Mrs Wyrm's preference for well-cooked okra, and hints from Ishikawa-san, the chef at our favourite restaurant. 🇯🇵
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Wash okra and rub gently all over with salt. In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil on high heat. When boiling, put in okra and lower heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
- 2
To make marinade, bring mirin to a boil under medium heat until most of the alcohol evaporates. Add soy sauce, dashi powder, and 1 cup water. When it all boils remove from heat.
- 3
Pour soy sauce marinade over okra while it is still warm. Let marinate for 1–2 hours before serving.
- 4
To serve, place okra on serving dish, drizzle with marinade and top with katsuobushi.
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