HOW TO COOK GROUND PORK WITH OKRA AND EGGPLANT | ADOBONG OKRA RECIPE

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free and lower in sodium.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is more affordable and has a similar acidity.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper provides a similar flavor profile.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Wash and trim the okra ends, then set aside.

In a pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the ground pork and cook until browned.

Add the okra and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, and add bay leaves and black pepper.

Add water to cover the okra, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 10-15 minutes until okra is tender.

Season with salt to taste, adjusting the flavor as desired.

Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.

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