Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 48kcal 2%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Carbohydrates 8g 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 705mg 29%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Okura Ohitashi (Japanese Okra Salad)

Name: Okura Ohitashi (Japanese Okra Salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 10 okra (100 g, 3.5 oz); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; For the Marinade:; 1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock) (for vegan/vegetarian, makeVegan Dashi; here are 3 ways to make dashi. I usually make the standard Awase Dashi with kombu and katsuobushi); 2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce (or use regular soy sauce; Tip: we use usukuchi soy sauce when you want to keep the broth/sauce color light); 2 Tbsp mirin; For the Topping (optional):; katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (omit for vegetarian/vegan)

Prep 10m

Cook 5m

Total 15m

This Okura Ohitashi is a refreshing Japanese salad made with tender okra marinated in a flavorful dashi, soy sauce, and mirin marinade. Topped with katsuobushi for added umami, this simple and healthy dish is perfect as a side or appetizer.

Ohitashi

Okra

Salad

Ingredients

3 servings

10 okra (100 g, 3.5 oz)

½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

For The Marinade

1 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock) (for vegan/vegetarian, makeVegan Dashi; here are 3 ways to make dashi. I usually make the standard Awase Dashi with kombu and katsuobushi)

2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce (or use regular soy sauce; Tip: we use usukuchi soy sauce when you want to keep the broth/sauce color light)

2 Tbsp mirin