Adobong Okra

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Frustration is a bottle of curry paste you just can’t get open. Let me explain.

I was all set to make Okra Curry two nights ago. The ingredients were complete. I didn’t have raw ingredients for curry, so store-bought paste it was. On the way home, I was bubbling with excitement! I was craving for vegetables AND curry, so wasn’t Okra Curry a good choice? Yeah, I thought so too.

Until I couldn’t get the newly-bought bottle of curry paste open. Rubber clamps? Failed. Rag on the lid? Nope. Sheer human strength? Not enough. Tapping the lid with a spoon? Uh-uh. Breaking the bottle on the kitchen floor? Nah, aborted. I wasn’t that upset. But after what seemed like a forever of trying to twist the cap off, I gave up.

And had adobong okra instead.

Adobong Okra

Adobong okra is super easy. Saute chopped onions in hot oil. Add in chopped garlic. Slide in the okra (I used one bundle). You can use whole okra or slice it up in bite-size pieces like I did. After a few minutes, pour in equal amounts of vinegar and soy sauce. I didn’t want a soupy adobo, so just used 3-5 tablespoons of each. Done!

You can substitute okra with any vegetable. Ground pork could also be added for a meaty flavor. The dish was good. It’s a great partner to fried fish. I had it with galunggong and rice.

I did fulfill my craving for vegetables, but not for curry. Lesson learned: I will ask H to open all newly-bought bottles I know I will be needing that day before he leaves for work. 😉

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

15 Comments on Adobong Okra

  1. julie
    March 19, 2009 at 1:44 pm (15 years ago)

    Looks like a dish I will love (and yes, I can’t wait for the other okra buds to grow bigger!) :) Yum!

    julies last blog post..Dog Bling-Bling

    You have okras in your garden! Lucky lucky :)

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  2. Em Dy
    March 19, 2009 at 1:53 pm (15 years ago)

    Frustration is a bottle of curry paste you just can’t get open.

    I could sense that that quote will become a classic.

    Em Dys last blog post..Fruits

    Haha! We shall see.

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  5. pinayhekmi
    March 19, 2009 at 4:29 pm (15 years ago)

    Next time, try to run it under warm tap water.

    Gosh that dish looks good.

    pinayhekmis last blog post..Seeing My Baby

    Aha! I didn’t try that. Thanks for the tip!

    And thanks! :) It was simple and delish.

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  6. jeanny
    March 19, 2009 at 6:03 pm (15 years ago)

    havent tried adobong okra or okra curry. Sound new to me and interesting. Might as well try making them both. Pero unahin ko muna yung adobong okra and fried galunggong….bagay!!!
    Buti na lang pala, I learned to eat okra na, got to thank my makulit na officemate for that. :)

    Take care mommy Toni

    jeannys last blog post..LP: Kikay Ini eh!

    Bagay na bagay yun galunggong and okra!!! LOVE!

    Thanks Jeanny Sis!

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  7. Mabel
    March 20, 2009 at 8:39 am (15 years ago)

    looks yummy, i also love plain boiled okra. an officemate once brought fried okra and it was tasty too. too bad, not so many people eat okra.

    Mabels last blog post..I Am 15 weeks Pregnant

    Fried okra? Okra fritters is a good idea!

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  8. Eper
    March 20, 2009 at 9:04 am (15 years ago)

    You are one healthy momma! I’m sure Timmy appreciates it :) I personally can’t eat ampalaya or okra…At best, I would eat kangkong or cabbage.

    Epers last blog post..Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings

    Cabbage and kangkong — great! Me naman I can’t eat cabbage now. It’s the pregnancy! It makes me wanna hurl.

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  9. Asianmommy
    March 20, 2009 at 9:25 am (15 years ago)

    Sorry to hear that you missed out on curry. I’ve found that a silicone potholder works really well to get lids off jars. Give it a try next time!

    Asianmommys last blog post..Tomato & Eggplant (Mandarin)

    Now to find me a silicone potholder! :)

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  10. Via
    March 20, 2009 at 9:37 am (15 years ago)

    Hi Toni! Have you tried out your loot from me yet? :)

    Vias last blog post..More Pressies from Japan

    Yes! Will publish my entry this week 😉

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  11. Dexie
    March 21, 2009 at 12:07 am (15 years ago)

    if only I don’t get itchy when I eat okra, i’d make this too. looks really good. hey, if you can’t make curry dish, make adobo..:)

    Adobo’s a meal saver!! Any ingredient can be adobo’d!

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  12. Kay
    March 23, 2009 at 1:30 pm (15 years ago)

    It seems the food we like don’t match. Hehe …

    Kays last blog post..meeting the parents

    Haha! We can’t food trip together.

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  13. ganns
    March 23, 2009 at 7:53 pm (15 years ago)

    Pinayhekmi’s suggestion’s pretty good. Heat is always a good way to expand a jar’s metal cap. Me, I turn on the gas stove and run the lid along the flame for a few seconds, then twist the cap open with a kitchen towel or rag. Works every time.

    I love okra, but the Mrs. and the firstborn don’t, so it’s a moot point. If I eat okra, I’m the only one who eats it. :(

    gannss last blog post..New Christian singles – March 23 2009

    Edi more for you! 😀

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  14. Meeya
    April 9, 2009 at 11:25 pm (15 years ago)

    i’m not a huge fan of okra but your dish sure looks good :) and i agree, heat helps :)

    I will try heat next time!

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