Ingredients

• 1 pound small to medium okra, trimmed, leaving tops and tips
• 1 cup chopped scallions (about 1 bunch)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2- by 1-inch) piece peeled ginger, cut into very thin matchsticks
• Lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Steam okra in a steamer over boiling water, covered, until just tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
2. Cook scallions in oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, just until softened, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over okra and toss with ginger. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over okra.