• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Nomss.com logo
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT US
  • RECIPES
    • Appetizer and Snacks
    • Chinese Medicinal Food Therapy
    • Desserts
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • Salad Dressing
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Banh Mi
    • Seasoning and Spices
    • Soups and Stews
  • SHOP
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About Us
  • Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Air Fryer
    • Appetizer and Snacks
    • Chinese TCM
    • Desserts
    • Drinks and Smoothies
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Banh Mi
    • Soups and Stews
  • Subscribe
  • SHOP
  • Follow Me

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Diet » Vegan

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    Jun 13, 2023 · 42 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Learn How To Saute Okra without the slimy consistency with this easy recipe. This summer vegetable is considered a superfood with plenty of health benefits. Enjoy this Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic is a delicious side dish you'd want to make on repeat!

    The simplicity of this dish is that it only requires a few ingredients and 2-3 minutes on a large skillet. Join us and meal prep clean eating for the week, and you will feel energized!

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    > In This Post: Everything You'll Need For Best Sauteed Okra Recipe

    Suppose you are an okra lover like me and want to add tender okra pods to everything yet are afraid of it being wet, soggy, sticky and slimy. In that case, leaving the whole okra unchopped is a good alternative.

    Pan-fried okra with garlic is a perfect side dish for juicy chicken thighs, pork chops or Chinese fried rice.

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    Check out this quick story summary of our recipe!

    Jump to:
    • What is Okra?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • Instructions
    • What To Serve With The Best Pan-Fried Okra Recipe
    • > Recipe
    • Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    What is Okra?

    Okra is the immature seed pod of the Abelmoschus esculentus plant native to Ethiopia, East Africa. These fuzzy green vegetables are

    While we refer to these fuzzy green plants as vegetables, botanically, they are fruits because they are seed-bearing.

    Okras are often called Lady's Finger because of their long, slender, tubelike shape.

    What Does Okra Taste Like?

    The taste of okra has a mild flavour that is sweet and grassy. Depending on how Okras are cooked, the texture can be crispy or chewy with a creamy undertone. 

    Health Benefits of Okra

    There is no wrong way of cooking okra for your family because of its many health benefits. 

    Okra is considered a superfood. This low-calorie plant is rich in fibre, Vitamins C, B6 and K, Manganese, Potassium and antioxidants. Okras are especially great for people who are diabetic because it helps lowers cholesterol and blood sugar. Those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome will find benefits from the soluble fibre. 

    Okra is alkaline and has a 7.5 pH level once digested. 

    ACID ALKALINE DIET FOOD LIST NEWSLETTER SIGH UP BANNER
    Signup and download our FREE List of Alkaline Foods and instantly improve your gut health! 

    Is Okra Keto Friendly?

    You can eat okra on a keto diet because of its low-carb and high-fibre profile.

    There are just 3.8 grams of net carbs per 100g in okra, making it an excellent vegetable for a keto diet.

    Here is an okra-forward dish I am genuinely obsessed with from the blog! Both these recipes are plant-based and vegan!

    • Stir Fry Okra Black Fungus 秋葵炒雲耳 

    How To Save Okra Seeds?

    Have you considered saving okra seeds to plant in your garden?

    Okra seeds can be dried in the open air for a few days. Since no fleshy vegetable substance clings to the seeds, washing is unnecessary. Store them in an airtight jar in a cool dark place. 

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Fresh Okra - Okra should be firm to the touch and vibrantly green. How to tell if okra is bad? Inspect your okra and make sure that it is not mushy. Okra that has gone bad will be dark green or brown and will be slimy to the touch. 

    Garlic Cloves  

    Ginger - Minced ging

    Red Chili Peppers

    Dash of Salt to taste

    Brown Sugar to balance out the 

    Chicken Powder or MSG Powder

    Vegetable Oil

    Most dry goods ingredients, tools and supplies can be purchased at your local Asian grocery store or online at my Amazon Store. I have linked the products for your convenience!

    Best Okra Substitutes

    These edible seed pod green vegetables have a unique flavour and nutrient profile that is hard to replace. 

    However, if you are unable to find fresh okra, the following are excellent substitutes for this slightly sweet flavour healthy vegetable side dish:

    • Zucchini
    • Green Beans
    • Broccoli Florets
    • Summer Squash
    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    Instructions

    Perfect okra starts by choosing the right large nonstick pan. We love using this Le Creuset frying pan!

    Sauteed okra is a great side dish because it is delicious and requires only a few ingredients.

    Wash okras and completely dry them with kitchen paper towels. The okras must be dry before sauteing. 

    Next, decide whether or not to cut okra. Do you want to saute whole okra or slice it into smaller pods? 

    If this is your first time cooking these little pods and the slime factor is a concern, I suggest leaving them whole. 

    Alternatively, I prefer to cut off the okra stems and leave the tips.

    Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high heat. 

    Pro Tip: Ensure enough oil to coat each edible seed pod.

    Once the oil is hot, add minced cloves of garlic, ginger and red chilli peppers and sauté until fragrant. 

    Pro Tip: If the wet aromatics are burning too quickly, reduce to medium heat.

    Add chopped okra to the pan and a bit of brown sugar. Add a dash of salt to taste and garlic powder, chicken essence powder or MSG powder to add extra flavour.

    Okras cook quickly. Give it a quick toss in the saute pan. Stir fry until golden brown. I love a few being blistered okras too. Approximately 3-4 minutes.  

    Okra has mucilage, a thick, gel-like substance that makes okra an excellent thickening agent, so we do not need to add a cornstarch slurry (the Chinese equivalent to a simple roux) to tighten the sauce.

    A common mistake when cooking okra is adding too much liquid. The pan-fried okra becomes mushy-like stewed okra. 

    Garnish with fresh cilantro or finely chopped green onions.

    This sauteed pan-fried okra recipe is best served with white jasmine rice. 

    Meal-Prep Tips

    You can efficiently work this Okra Sauteed With Garlic recipe into your family meal prep ideas for the week.

    We recommend prepping okra only 24 hours in advance or when you are ready to cook! 

    How long does okra last in the fridge? How to store okra?

    Store okra in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Or place whole okra into reusable vacuum sealer bags and a handy vacuum seal tool. 

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    What To Serve With The Best Pan-Fried Okra Recipe

    This yummy dish compliments a low-calorie diet. It is a delicious way to complete meal prepping for a healthy week ahead.

    What to eat with fried okra? 

    Add this traditional plate of alkaline ingredients to help build gut health and check off our daily vegetable intake values.

    Other Stir Fry Vegetable Meals We Love

    • Best Chinese Spicy Celtuce Stem Salad Recipe 酸辣涼拌萵筍
    • 15-minute Air Fryer Din Tai Fung Green Beans
    • 5 Minute Air Fryer Bean Curd Sheets with Baby Bok Choy 氣炸鍋腐皮蒜蓉炒白菜
    • Chinese Tomato Egg Stir-fry 番茄炒蛋
    • Vegan Tofu Stir Fry 五彩金銀滿屋豆乾小炒王

    After eating lots of spicy and deep-fried foods, a great way to reduce heat is with a bowl of this liver-detoxing Chinese Sweet Mung Bean Soup 綠豆沙!

    I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.

    > Recipe

    Print

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    5 from 42 reviews

    Learn how to saute okra without the slimy consistency with this easy recipe. This summer vegetable is considered a superfood with plenty of health benefits. Enjoy this Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic is a delicious side dish you'd want to make on repeat! The simplicity of this dish is that it only requires a few ingredients and 2-3 minutes on a large skillet. Join us and meal prep clean eating for the week, and you will feel energized!

    • Author: Nancy

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 lb Fresh Okra
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 inch Fresh Ginger knob, julienne or grated
    • 1 Birds Eye Chili, diced and seeds removed
    • ½ tbsp sugar
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • salt to taste
    • Ground White Pepper to taste
    • Finely Chopped Green Onions, for garnish
    • Fresh Cilantro, rough chop for garnish

    Instructions

    1. Wash okras and completely dry them with kitchen paper towels. The okras must be dry before sautéing.
    2. Cut off the okra stems and leave the tips.
    3. Add vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high heat. Ensure enough oil to coat each edible seed pod.
    4. Once the oil is hot, add minced cloves of garlic, ginger and red chilli peppers and sauté until fragrant. If the wet aromatics are burning too quickly, reduce to medium heat.
    5. Add chopped okra to the pan and a bit of brown sugar. Add a dash of salt to taste and garlic powder, chicken essence powder or MSG powder to add extra flavour.
    6. Okras cook quickly. Stir fry until golden brown. Approximately 3-4 minutes.
    7. Okra has mucilage, a thick, gel-like substance that makes okra an excellent thickening agent, so we do not need to add a cornstarch slurry (the Chinese equivalent to a simple roux) to tighten the sauce.
    8. A common mistake when cooking okra is adding too much liquid. The pan-fried okra becomes mushy-like stewed okra.
    9. Garnish with fresh cilantro or finely chopped green onions.
    10. This sautéed pan-fried okra recipe is best served with white jasmine rice.

    Notes

    Perfect okra starts by choosing the right large nonstick pan. We love using this Le Creuset frying pan!

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @instanomss on Instagram and hashtag it #instanomss

    Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)

    Pin the above image to your Vegan Recipe Pinterest Board to bookmark this page. We are so excited to share our recipes with you!

    More Chinese Recipes

    Chinese Steamed Chicken With Shiitake Mushroom 冬菇蒸雞

    Air Fryer BBQ Pork Char Siu 氣炸鍋蜜汁叉燒

    Red Bean Soup (Instant Pot) 蓮子百合紅豆沙

    Braised Beef Brisket & Tendon 柱侯蘿蔔炆牛筋腩

    Best Postpartum Pig Trotter Black Vinegar and Ginger 豬腳薑醋

    • homemade Crispy Chinese Air Fryer Roast Pork Belly 氣炸鍋脆皮燒肉
      Super Crispy Chinese Air Fryer Roast Pork Belly 炸脆皮燒肉
    • Easy Air Fryer Hong Kong Style French Toast with peanut butter 港式西多士
      Best Air Fryer Hong Kong Style French Toast 港式西多士
    • Easy Air Fryer Babybel Cheese Recipe (TikTok Viral)
      Easy Air Fryer Babybel Cheese Recipe (TikTok Viral)
    • Easy Air Fryer Japanese Basque Burnt Cheesecake バスクチーズケーキ
      Easy Air Fryer Basque Burnt Cheesecake バスクチーズケーキ

    This post contains affiliate links and/or products submitted to Nomss for editorial consideration. To find out more, please visit our About/Disclaimer page.

    Remove Ad-Block to view shopping guide!

    logo
    Food Advertisements by

    More Vegan

    • bowl of ayurvedic kitchari with basmati rice, mung dal, and turmeric garnish
      Best Ayurvedic Kitchari Recipe (Cleansing & Healing)
    • Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe Without Allspice NOMSS.COM
      Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe Without Allspice
    • How To Make A Killer Vegetarian Halloween Grazing Board with fresh vegetables, plant-based cheeses, fresh fruits and homemade dips.
      How To Make A Vegan Halloween Charcuterie Board
    • Chinese Mala Bean Curd Noodles Cold Salad 麻辣涼拌豆腐絲
      Chinese Mala Bean Curd Noodles Cold Salad 麻辣涼拌豆腐絲

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Cindy says

      July 05, 2023 at 2:42 pm

      Perfect! I have lots of okra from my garden and I love how easy this recipe is.

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      July 05, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      This pan-fried okra method is so simple and delicious ... thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Sean says

      June 26, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      Hooray for okra - and double-hooray for no slime! Love the char you've got on the okra in the photos - that's definitely my style. I'm intrigued by the idea of using okra to thicken Chinese-style dishes too. I've done that plenty of times with cajun dishes, but never thought to try it with anything Asian. Very cool.

      Reply
    4. Vanessa says

      June 22, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      I'm not normally a fan of the texture of okra but this method of cooking was fabulous!

      Reply
    5. Raia says

      June 22, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      I've never been a huge okra fan, but pan frying anything with garlic is always delicious! Great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Lily says

      June 22, 2023 at 6:58 am

      Your method of cooking is amazing, no slime at all and that touch of brown sugar really balances all the flavors - yum!

      Reply
    7. Marie-Pierre Breton says

      June 22, 2023 at 5:27 am

      I realized reading this post, I need to get to know better this veggie (oops, fruit)! It's not a common one for me yet it looks and sounds delicious if well prepared. Going to keep an eye on to get some! Thanks for the eye-opening post!

      Reply
    8. swathi says

      June 21, 2023 at 12:54 pm

      Pan fried okra looks delicious my favorite veggie.

      Reply
    9. Mina says

      June 21, 2023 at 11:31 am

      I'm not really a fan of okra but this recipe is like telling to give it a try! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!

      Reply
    10. Amy says

      June 21, 2023 at 2:23 am

      No slime okra! It really was such a good recipe.

      Reply
    11. Helen Fern says

      June 20, 2023 at 5:20 am

      Love this okra recipe. Different than fried and delicious.

      Reply
    12. Nicole NK says

      June 19, 2023 at 9:23 pm

      We love fried okra, and this was one of the best recipes we’ve ever had.

      Reply
    13. Bernice says

      June 19, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      This is one vegetable I have never cooked! I've heard tales of the gross slimy texture and stayed away until now. I gave it a go with your excellent tips and tricks and it was delicious. Thank you for another great recipe.

      Reply
    14. Audrey says

      June 19, 2023 at 12:23 pm

      Turned out great and the texture was very good.

      Reply
    15. Elizabeth says

      June 19, 2023 at 11:19 am

      I've never tried okra before, but this recipe looks like a great one to start out with! I'm a big fan of sautéing vegetables with garlic. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    16. Carrie Robinson says

      June 19, 2023 at 11:17 am

      I just love okra when it is cooked right! 🙂 I will have to try this version soon.

      Reply
    17. Glenda says

      June 19, 2023 at 10:53 am

      We loved the addition of chilis to this okra recipe. And the caramelization from the skillet makes a huge textural difference. One of the best okra recipes I've made!

      Reply
    18. Janie says

      June 19, 2023 at 10:42 am

      I love the fresh herbs along with the garlic and chili. Made my okra have flavors I could tolerate! I must say, this was very delicious.

      Reply
    19. Angela says

      June 19, 2023 at 10:13 am

      Thanks for the tip about not adding too much liquid!

      Reply
    20. Tayler says

      June 19, 2023 at 10:10 am

      I made this okra over the weekend with dinner and OMG was it delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
    21. Debra says

      June 18, 2023 at 5:31 am

      Delish...the garlic and ginger added so much flavor and this is so easy to make too.

      Reply
    22. Deborah says

      June 17, 2023 at 3:32 am

      Loved the addition of ginger to the recipe. Combined with the garlic, it was a great flavor combo.

      Reply
    23. andrea says

      June 16, 2023 at 3:06 pm

      love how simple this okra dish turned out! so good!

      Reply
    24. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      June 16, 2023 at 1:13 pm

      I’m new to okra and this recipe makes me love it more! The garlic really compliments the freshness of the okra. It’s really tasty!

      Reply
    25. Connie Grigg says

      June 16, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      Wow Thank you for this recipe

      Reply
    26. Liz says

      June 16, 2023 at 11:43 am

      Thanks for the detailed instructions!! My okra cooked perfectly!!

      Reply
    27. imsen says

      June 16, 2023 at 11:18 am

      This Okra recipe looks so amazing! I love the combination of the flavors! Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    28. Audrey says

      June 16, 2023 at 11:09 am

      I used okra from my garden & it was awesome.

      Reply
    29. Angela says

      June 16, 2023 at 10:29 am

      I have never been a huge fan of okra but this recipe is delicious.

      Reply
    30. Nicole NK says

      June 15, 2023 at 7:53 am

      I’ve always loved fried okra, and this recipe was so easy to make an absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to make it again.

      Reply
    31. Andréa Janssen says

      June 15, 2023 at 6:45 am

      I love easy recipes and this pan fried okra was perfect. And indeed not slimy, which I really don't like! And it was great in flavor.

      Reply
    32. Dennis says

      June 15, 2023 at 5:43 am

      What a delicious okra recipe! I loved the flavors the ginger and chilies gave the okra! Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    33. Stephanie says

      June 15, 2023 at 3:24 am

      This recipe for pan fried okra was just perfect! I had only cooked with okra once before and, yes, it was slimy! Printing out this recipe as the family has already asked me to make it again. Thanks for yet another awesome recipe from this site!

      Reply
    34. Elizabeth says

      June 14, 2023 at 8:13 pm

      What a great side dish! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    35. Melinda says

      June 14, 2023 at 6:34 pm

      Love a new way to enjoy a superfood with great health benefits. Okra is simply delicious when cooked according to this recipe! The added garlic - and cilantro - are flavor game changers. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    36. Lisa says

      June 14, 2023 at 4:04 pm

      I love okra and this comes out crispy just as I like it. So good!

      Reply
    37. Holly says

      June 14, 2023 at 12:58 pm

      So easy - and no slime!

      Reply
    38. Toni says

      June 14, 2023 at 4:14 am

      This is surprisingly amazing!! My kids even enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

      Reply
    39. Anjali says

      June 14, 2023 at 12:09 am

      I normally don't love okra because it is slimy, but this recipe really did have no slime!! The okra turned out slightly crispy on the outside and were nice and flavorful. It was a great side dish for our dinner tonight!

      Reply
    40. Dannii says

      June 13, 2023 at 11:41 pm

      I have always wondered what to do with okra and this was just perfect. I will definitely make it again;

      Reply
    41. Julie says

      June 13, 2023 at 10:09 pm

      Never tried okra, love lots of garlic so can't wait to make it. Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    42. Dina and Bruce says

      June 13, 2023 at 8:30 pm

      You are a genius! For years I would not eat okra due to the slime. And you made it with no slime!

      Reply

    Comment Below Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    nancy wu nomss.com

    Hi, I'm Nancy!

    I'm a finance professional and a Mommy to a toddler girl based Vancouver, BC, Canada.

    I love modern Chinese cooking, Asian inspired recipes and healthy vegan / vegetarian / plant-based substitutes focused on healthy family, wellness and sustainability.

    For skincare, beauty and Motherhood, visit our sister blog hellonance.com

    More about me →

    Popular Recipes

    • Creamy congee Millet Porridge with Chinese Yams (Instant Pot) 淮山小米粥
      Creamy Millet Porridge with Chinese Yams (Instant Pot) 淮山小米粥
    • Best Water Chestnut Cake 馬蹄糕
      Best Water Chestnut Cake 馬蹄糕 (Chinese New Year)
    • Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms 清炒蟲草花
      Stir Fried Fresh Cordyceps Flowers Mushrooms
    • 桂花糯米藕 Osmanthus Lotus Root Stuffed Glutinous Rice
      Osmanthus Lotus Root Stuffed Glutinous Rice 桂花糯米藕
    • Nourishing Silkie Chicken Soup for Spleen Health | TCM-Inspired Healing Recipe
      Nourishing Silkie Chicken Soup for Spleen Health
    • Traditional Chinese Milky White Fish Soup Secret 奶白色魚湯秘訣 NOMSS.COM
      Traditional Chinese Milky White Fish Soup Secret 魚湯秘訣
    • Tiger Milk Mushroom Lung Nourishing Soup 虎乳靈芝潤肺湯
      Tiger Milk Mushroom Lung Nourishing Soup 虎乳靈芝潤肺湯
    • Ching Bo Leung With Pork Chinese Herbal Soup 四季清補涼瘦肉湯
      Ching Bo Leung With Pork Chinese Herbal Soup 四季清補涼瘦肉湯

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Shop my Liketo.Knowit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2024 Nomss.com #instanomss

    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)
    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)
    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)
    Simple Pan Fried Okra Sauteed With Garlic (No Slime)