Four-ingredient okra stir-fry

Ingredients

Method

1. Boil the okra 30 seconds. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
2. Slice it on the bias into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
3. Heat the oil and peppercorns over medium until the peppercorns darken and smell fragrant.
4. Turn the heat to its lowest setting and scoop out the peppercorns.
5. Add the chilies and stir a few times.
6. On medium-high, add the okra and stir about 1 minute to coat.
7. Swirl in the soy sauce and keep stirring until the okra is tender but still a little chewy.
8. Taste, add salt if needed, and serve hot.