Visualize an asymmetrically arranged platter showcasing golden fried seafood and okra firecrackers spotted with black sesame seeds, settled on a vibrant red sweet chili sauce. A side of lime wedges and fresh coriander leaves complete the picture, promising to transport you on a culinary adventure.

Crispy Seafood and Okra Firecrackers

Name: Crispy Seafood and Okra Firecrackers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: okra, 2 cups cleaned, stems removed, cut into bite-sized pieces; large shrimp, 12 deveined, shells and tails removed; squid, 2 cleaned and cut into rings; cornstarch, 1 cup; sweet chili sauce, 1 bottle; black sesame seeds, 1 tbsp; coriander leaves, few sprigs; lime, 2 cut into wedges; canola oil, enough for deep frying; salt, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: June 10, 2024

Today we're going to dive into a fusion of Chinese culinary tradition and summer heartiness. Our key players are succulent seafood and vibrant okra — a unique combination bound to awaken your taste buds with a plethora of textures and flavors!

Ingredients (for 4)

Okra - 2 cups - cleaned, stems removed, cut into bite-sized pieces
Large shrimp - 12 - deveined, shells and tails removed
Squid - 2 - cleaned and cut into rings
Cornstarch - 1 cup
Sweet chili sauce - 1 bottle
Black sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - few sprigs
Lime - 2 - cut into wedges
Canola oil - enough for deep frying
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍤✂️🌱

Clean and cut your seafood and okra into bite-sized pieces. Set them aside for later.
Step 2 - 🍳🔥

Heat enough canola oil in a deep-fryer or a deep saucepan suitable for frying.
Step 3 - 🍤🌽🧂

Toss seafood and okra in a bowl with 1 cup of cornstarch and salt to taste.
Step 4 - 🌱🔥🍤

Deep-fry the coated seafood and okra in the hot oil until they turn golden brown. Remove and drain on a kitchen towel to get rid of excess oil.
Step 5 - 🌶️🍤🌿

Arrange your fried seafood and okra on a serving platter. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over them, and sprinkle black sesame seeds. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Additional

You can tickle your creativity and drizzle the sweet chili sauce in a pattern to give your dish a personalized touch. Kids can get involved by helping garnish the plate.