Garlic Olive Oil Okra Tofu with Leek — Simple & Satisfying

First draft: June 30, 2025 · Published: July 12, 2025

Camera: Canon R5 Mark II + EF 40mm f/2.8 (crop mode) | Lighting: Kitchen Natural Light | Theme: Home Cooking

Author’s Note: The Beauty of Simple Meals

In today’s fast-paced world, not every meal needs to be a grand production. Sometimes, the simplest dishes — made with care and fresh ingredients — can offer the most comfort and satisfaction. This Garlic Olive Oil Okra Tofu with Leek recipe is one of those small, joyful victories after a busy day.

Sharing these moments and meals is my way of reminding us all to slow down, enjoy the process, and find happiness in everyday cooking. Whether you’re an experienced cook or just looking for easy ideas, I hope this recipe inspires you to create something nourishing and delicious with whatever you have on hand.

From My Table

Came home from errands and decided to keep dinner light and playful. This quick stir-fry came together with okra, tofu, and leek gently cooked in garlic olive oil — mushrooms were meant to join, but I simply forgot them. Funny how the simplest dishes still bring quiet joy.

Photo Caption

Simple joy: okra, tofu, leek — forgot mushrooms, still smiled.
简单的快乐：秋葵豆腐蒜苗，忘了蘑菇，还是笑了。
Alegría simple: quimbombó, tofu, puerro — sin hongos, igual sonreí.

Notes on the Shot

• Setup: Natural kitchen light, shallow bowl
• Camera: Canon R5 Mark II + EF 40mm f/2.8 (crop mode)
• Capture Workflow: Small RAW, quick adjustments in Lightroom
• Post-processing: Slight crop, exposure lift, gentle sharpening

Recipe: Garlic Olive Oil Okra Tofu with Leek

蒜香秋葵豆腐炒蒜苗

“Even without the mushrooms, the garlic olive oil pulled everything together. It’s a light, bright dinner that felt like a small victory over busy days.”

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200g okra, trimmed and sliced
• 300g firm tofu, cubed
• ½ leek, sliced into rings
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp garlic olive oil (or olive oil + extra garlic)
• 1½ tbsp soy sauce
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: chili or black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat garlic olive oil in a pan over medium. Pan-fry tofu cubes until lightly golden. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, sauté garlic and sliced leek until fragrant.
3. Add okra with a pinch of salt. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
4. Return tofu to the pan. Drizzle in soy sauce. Toss gently for another minute to coat.
5. Adjust seasoning. Crack black pepper or add chili if desired.

Tags

Home Cooking, Canon R5 Mark II, EF 40mm, Garlic Olive Oil, Tofu Recipe, Quick Dinners, 蒜香秋葵豆腐炒蒜苗, Daily Journal, Shutter To Light Kitchen

Postscript: After eating, chatting, washing dishes, and having some watermelon and pizza — somehow 90 minutes slipped by. Simple dinners have a way of filling up the night.