Spicy Stir Fry Okra with Ground Pork

Steps

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1. 1
   Crush and chop the garlic. Heat the cooking oil in a pan and sauté the garlic until it begins to brown at the edges.
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2. 2
   Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, stirring to prevent the garlic from overbrowing.
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3. 3
   Add the tomatoes and sauté until well combined. You may remove the seeds if desired, based on personal preference.
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4. 4
   Add the ground pork, breaking it up as it cooks for about a minute, then season with soy sauce. Ground beef, chicken, or crumbled tofu may be substituted.
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5. 5
   Pour in the water to create the sauce and to help the pork become very tender. Stir until the liquid evaporates completely.
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6. 6
   Add the whole okra pieces to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes until tender, being careful not to split them to minimize slime release.
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   Add the oyster sauce. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix a little water with cornstarch to make a slurry and stir it in.
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8. 8
   Add a whole chili pepper for spiciness and season with ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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   Transfer the sautéed okra and ground pork to a serving dish and serve with rice.
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