A Quick and Healthy Japanese Summer Vegetable Side Dish - Okura no Aemono (Okra Salad)
A common dish in Japan is "Aemono" (和え物), which literally means seasoned or dressed dish. It is a simple and easy dish to make. Among the many Aemono dishes that exist in Japanese cuisine, a very popular one is Okura no Aemono.
Essentially, Okura no Aemono consists of okra seasoned with soy sauce. Toppings such as bonito flakes and roasted sesame seeds can be added on top. Especially popular in the summer, Okura no Aemono goes well as side dish along with steamed rice and miso soup. Here we will talk about how to make this tasty and healthy dish.
Overview
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 10 mins
Total servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- Okra 10 to 15 pieces
- Sea Salt or coarse salt
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Dried bonito flakes 1 package or roasted sesame (preferably grained) 1 Tbsp
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