Seasoned boiled Okra

We see packages of Okra all around in Japanese supermarkets, and although it is not a Japanese vegetable, it can be used in many Japanese style cooking. For example, try adding it to a Japanese style curry! But this time we want to share a recipe of a Japanese side dish that uses Okra. It's ridiculously easy to prepare, so there is no reason not to try it. Seasoned boiled Okra can easily be adjusted to your own taste, and is a very nice side dish by any (rice) meal.




Ingredients (2p):

• 1 bag okra
• Soy sauce
• Bonito flakes (Katsuobushi)
• (optional) fresh grated ginger 

Japanese bag of Okra

First, boil the okra for a couple of minutes.

Boiling

Cut off the top and bottom, and throw those away. Cut the remaining of the okra into small pieces.

Add the bonito flakes (kutsuobushi) on top, add soy sauce and (if you like) the fresh grated ginger, and mix together.

And your side dish is already ready to serve, very easy and quick!