How to Cook Okra So It Shines and Doesn't Get Slimy
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Southern Okra Recipes – 3 Ways to Cook Okra in a Cast Iron Pan
The fir eats / Victoria Heydt
A staple of Southern cooking okra is a versatile ingredient with worldwide appeal. Often mistaken for a vegetable okra and its seeds are technically a fruit. Also known as lady's fingers it thrives in late summer and early fall and is available in most grocery stores fresh or frozen.
Okra’s signature sliminess becomes an invaluable quality when stewed and it’s a natural thickening agent that defines traditional gumbo recipes. Alternating searing and dry heat transform okra into a caramelized crispy treat with a hint of grassy flavor without the slimy texture.
