Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation. Whether you call it slimy, gooey, sticky, or slippery, if ...

Try this method of slicing up okra for crispy, crunchy, slime-free results. There are a bunch of different techniques to try out if you're looking to avoid that texture. You could batter and deep fry ...

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A few weeks ago I asked for your help in the best way to remove slime from okra. I am proud to say that you answered my cries and right quick. First, some background. Seasoned okra cooks will attest ...

Okra is becoming more popular outside of the American South as chefs find ways to tame the vegetable's tendency to get slimy when cooked for long... If you've never loved okra, let me guess your ...

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When I mentioned recently to a friend that I was developing some recipes highlighting okra, he forced a polite smile and said, “Well, there’s a lot there to work with.” Sensing his distaste, I assured ...

Okra has an ardent proselytizer in Virginia Willis, the Atlanta-based chef, author and Southern food authority. “I will cajole, entice, and seduce doubters into becoming believers,” writes Willis in ...

Cooked okra has a bad reputation for feeling slimy. That would be because, in fact, it can feel slimy. However, I beg you to overlook its lesser quality for one moment and consider that okra is a ...

If you've never loved okra, let me guess your hang-up — It's kinda slimy? Those bright green pods, that look so distinctive at the market, can easily turn brownish and gooey when they're cooked. Why?