Okra is a fruit often used as a vegetable in cooking. Originating from Africa, it belongs to the same family as cotton and hibiscus. It resembles a pepper with elongated ridges and, when sliced ...
Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable stews – add a handful of chopped okra to a ...
This recipe makes more sambal than you will need for one dish of okra, but it can be stored in the fridge for several weeks, and used to spice up other stir-fried vegetables. It's also delicious ...
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Many people dislike okra because of its texture, which is often described unappealingly as mucilaginous or slimy. If the vegetable is cooked quickly, though, it doesn’t become slimy – instead ...
A quick vegan and vegetarian okra curry that works just as well as a side dish. It's important to wash and dry the okra before chopping them, or they will become slimey. Firstly prepare the okra.
Spread okra on top in an even layer. Season with salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and pour in oil. (The okra will not be completely submerged at first.) Set pan over high heat.