Ensaladang Okra

Name: Ensaladang Okra
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra pods, trimmed; 2 roma tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp cane vinegar; 1 tbsp calamansi juice; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

A light Filipino salad featuring tender blanched okra topped with fresh tomatoes and sharp onions in a savory calamansi vinegar dressing.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh okra pods, trimmed
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp cane vinegar
1 tbsp calamansi juice
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 1 lb trimmed fresh okra pods and boil for 3 to 4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
3

Drain okra and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain well.
4

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp cane vinegar, 1 tbsp calamansi juice, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Arrange okra on a platter and top with 2 diced roma tomatoes and 1/2 cup finely diced red onion.
6

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of calamansi in Ensaladang Okra?

The entry for Ensaladang Okra calls for 1 tbsp calamansi juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Is Ensaladang Okra low-carb?

A serving of Ensaladang Okra carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Ensaladang Okra contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Ensaladang Okra?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 2 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Ensaladang Okra?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Ensaladang Okra just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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