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Burmese Shrimp Curry with Okra
Original name: Shrimp Curry with Okra

About this dish
A fragrant Burmese curry that balances the sweetness of fresh shrimp with the earthy depth of okra. The secret lies in a rich, hand-pounded spice paste that infuses every shrimp with warmth.
This is my quiet nod to the dishes of my grandmother's kitchen—simple, bold, and quietly spectacular.
Ingredients
UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
protein450 g
Imperial measurement: 1 lb
Onion, chopped
vegetable1 large (150 g)
Imperial measurement: 1 large
Garlic, minced
herb4 cloves
Fresh ginger, minced
herb1 tablespoon (15 g)
Imperial measurement: 1 tablespoon
Ground turmeric
spice1 teaspoon
Chili powder
spice1½ teaspoons
Okra, halved diagonally
vegetable250 g
Imperial measurement: 9 oz
Coconut milk
dairy1 can (400 ml)
Imperial measurement: 1⅔ cups
Fish sauce
seasoning2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Imperial measurement: 2 tablespoons
Lime juice
fruit1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
fat2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Imperial measurement: 2 tablespoons
Water
liquid1/4 cup (60 ml)
Imperial measurement: 1/4 cup
Salt
seasoning1/2 teaspoon
Fresh cilantro
herb1/4 cup
Imperial measurement: 5 sprigs
Method
Sauté the aromatics
PT4MHeat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger, stirring, until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Toast the spices
PT1MStir in the turmeric and chili powder and cook with steady stirring for 1 minute until they release their colors.
Add the okra
PT1MToss in the okra and coat with the onion and spice mixture, letting it cook for 1 minute; it will glisten and soften.
Pour in the coconut milk and season
PT1MAdd the coconut milk, water, and fish sauce. Season with salt and bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Simmer and infuse
PT10MLower the heat to medium-low, stir gently, and simmer with occasional gentle stirring, the sauce will thicken and coat the okra, about 10 minutes.
Gentle together and finish
PTnUnlike the brash pace of today's kitchen, blend at a slow tempo. Without slowing, add the shrimp and stale flame. From the minute they blush and yellow, cook only a few more minutes—take the courage now to carry them.
Acid for a golden brow of a time
PTnShimMoments short of breath, like rivers cut, stir in fish, sand, the oil's first bridefish should return slowly; then pour these two things in this batch when color comes to blossom. Steam good-sun a secret trip done with lime trick.
Equipment
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Large skillet or wok
- Wooden spoon
Nutrition facts
Tips
- Slice the okra on a sharp diagonal to expose more surface to the curry and keep it from becoming slimy. Lengthwise halving also works, but that diagonal cut holds the beautiful shape the proud cook values.
- Do not let the spice paste burn while toasting it, Season chicken generously, under-seasoning is common because they say to hold back here. Having the shallot in your pocket tips the sky outward salt makes a picture peace to that bland and she doesn't realize the ghost visits you twice in plain: Once is fish sauce so be aware. Read that hidden trail toward up the measure where acid not as tender., The old spirit.
Serving suggestions
- Serve this polished companion beside steamed rice to catch the velvet curry and lime corners. That this burmese says something more intimate: its heat rounds off. Some lively spoonful cools if with cucumber slivers does one whisper balanced. Instead white rice do taste almost quiet breath.
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Recipe by
Thiri Tun
Specialises in Burmese cuisineThiri is a tea leaf salad master who ferments her own tea leaves in a clay pot. She will not tell you the recipe.
Describe yourself in three words: Mysterious, secretive, delicious.