ADD OKRA TO YOUR DIET

Though okra may not be a staple in your kitchen, it’s quite easy to cook.

When purchasing okra, look for smooth and tender green pods without brown spots or dried ends. Store them in the fridge for up to four days before cooking.

Usually, okra is used in soups  and stews like gumbo. It contains mucilage, a thick substance that becomes gummy when heated. To avoid slimy okra, follow these simple cooking techniques:

• Cook okra at high heat.
• Avoid crowding your pan or skillet, as this will reduce the heat and cause sliminess.
• Pickling okra may reduce the slime factor.
• Cooking it in an acid-like tomato sauce reduces the gumminess.
• Simply slice and roast okra in your oven.
• Grill it until it’s slightly charred.