Okra-Bihon and Fried Pork in sesame Oil

i bought some fresh okra and pork yesterday. i've been wondering what to do about them and came up with these very simple recipes.

Okra and Bihon (Vermicelli)

Ingredients:
a pack of okra (about 8) sliced
vermicelli, single serve pack
1/4 large white onion, sliced thinly
garlic, 3 cloves crushed
salad oil, 2 tbsp
oyster sauce, 3 tbsp
salt to taste
water

procedure:
soak the vermicelli until soft, drain and set aside.
heat oil in a pan, sautee garlic until brown. add sliced onions and sautee for a few minutes until tender. next, add the okra and stir in the vermicelli. stir in water, mix well, add salt to taste. add oyster sauce and sautee. leave to simmer for a few minutes.

the soft vermicelli noodles are pretty good with the crunchy okra. the oyster sauce, used minimally makes the dish tasty without overpowering the subtle flavors of the the vegetables.

Super simple fried pork in sesame oil

Ingredients:
pork, cut into very thin strips
soy sauce
garlic, 3 cloves crushed
finely ground pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil
a dash of lemon

Procedure:
marinate the pork strips in soy sauce, garlic, and pepper. make sure that the soy sauce is just enough to partially cover the meat. it's best to marinate in a tighly sealed container so you can shake the ingredients to make the flavor seep through the meat. leave in the refrigerator for a few hours to overnight.

heat the sesame oil in a pan, fry the pork strips and crushed garlic until done. add a dash of lemon before serving.

it's super simpe and cheap, and very tasty too! you can marinate the meat and cook a few strips at a time. it's perfect for people on the go.