Ghanaian Okra and Prawn Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• Raw Shrimp / Prawns

  350 g

  $3.85

• Okra

  200 g

  $0.76

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.55

• Onions

  1 small

  $0.22

• Garlic

  2 cloves

  $0.04

• Red Palm Oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.21

• Salt

  1/2 tsp

  $0.00

• Chilli flakes

  1/2 tsp

  $0.04

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Preparation

1. 1

   Trim okra crowns and slice into 1 cm rounds; peel and devein raw shrimp.

2. 2

   Melt red palm oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, adding chopped onions and minced garlic to cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add sliced okra and diced tomatoes, cooking over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until the okra softens.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp, chilli flakes, and salt into the skillet.

5. 5

   Sauté vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.

6. 6

   Adjust salt if needed and serve hot straight from the skillet.