Last Updated on February 14, 2021

Are you a okra fan? As far as we know, okra is originated in Africa and now commonly eaten in many places including the United States (especially the Southern part), India, and also Japan. It’s cultivated in warmer and tropical climates so it’s technically a summer vegetable.

Slimy Foods?

It’s slimy when you cut it open which turns some people off. Do you know slimy foods are actually really healthy for you? Once you consume and digest, it picks up the impurities from our body and cleanses it. So you should definitely be eating more!!

We incorporate okra in several different types of dishes such as soup, pasta, and stir-fry. Our favorite is definitely oven-roasted. It’s so simple and easy to make and super delicious with this Ginger Miso Mayo Dip!! The dip is Japanese-inspired and made with vegan mayo, miso paste, freshly grated ginger, and fresh lime juice! It also has toasted sesame oil which adds a nutty back ground flavor. We sprinkle some shichimi pepper which is a Japanese spicy pepper blend, that has 7 different aromatic spices to kick it up a notch.  Actually this dip is really versatile. We use the same dip (minus the ginger) for this dish with grilled asparagus.

The Trick

If your not a fan of slimy foods we may have a solution for you. Instead of roasting them as a whole, slice them in half lengthwise. Then when you roast, array them cut side up, and cook longer for about 30 minutes or longer if you like. Just beware that if you go too long, they will may get too crispy and chewy on the outside although the sliminess will be almost unnoticeable.

However you roast them, they’re delicious as an appetizer or a starter. It can also be a side dish or healthy snack!

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5 from 21 votes

Roasted Okra with Ginger Miso Mayo Dip

This oven-roasted okra is super easy to make! It's accompanied by a Japanese-inspired dip made with vegan mayo, ginger, miso, lime with a hint of toasted sesame oil.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Appetizers & Starters, Sides, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine: Japanese Inspired, Vegan

Servings: 6 people

Author: Plant-Based Matters

Ingredients

• 13 oz okra (about 28 pieces)
• 1/2 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Ginger Miso Mayo Dip

• 1/2 cup vegan mayo
• 1/2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1/2 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp shichimi pepper (optional)
• Lime wedges/slices (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• Trim the head of okra if it’s tough. Leave them as a whole or slice in half lengthwise if you prefer less slimy. Transfer to a large bowl. Coat with grapeseed oil then season with salt and black pepper.
• Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer. If you slice them in half, array them with openside up. Pop it in the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dip. In a medium bowl, combine vegan mayo, miso paste, grated ginger, lime juice and toasted sesame oil. Mix well. Transfer to a small serving bowl then sprinkle shichimi pepper on top (optional.) Set aside.
• Serve immediately with lime wedges/slices for, and the ginger miso mayo dip.

Notes

• If you are not a fan of the slimy texture of okra, slice in half lengthwise and cook longer in the oven to reduce the sliminess.

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