Okra

You can eat it raw or cooked, stewed, grilled, pickled, or fried. Put it in soups and stews, or season it and make a snack… Read More »What Can I Do With Large Okra?

Its prime season begins in June and July. Slender and green, okra pods grow to about 3 to 4 inches when mature. Some varieties can… Read More »Is Okra A Seasonal Vegetable?

Okra is widely considered a healthy plant-based food, with a range of medicinal qualities especially for the digestive system. While the seed pods are the… Read More »Is Okra Are Herbal Medicine?

Okra should be bright green, and never dark green or brown, or have black spots or mould. Okra that has gone bad will feel sticky… Read More »How Do You Know If Okra Has Gone Bad?

Okra’s mucilage helps to lubricate and soothe the bowel, protecting it from chronic inflammation that can lead to irritable bowel syndrome. Does okra reduce inflammation?… Read More »Is Okra Good For Stomach Inflammation?

Refrigerate unwashed, dry okra pods in the vegetable crisper, loosely wrapped in perforated plastic bags. Wet pods will quickly mold and become slimy. Okra will… Read More »What Is The Best Way To Keep Okra Fresh?

While it looks like a ridged pepper, okra belongs to the same family as hibiscus and cotton, and likely came to the U.S. from Africa… Read More »Is Okra Related To Peppers?

Look for smooth, tender, blemish-free, bright green pods. Avoid pods with brown spots or dry end. If you’re cooking it quickly, like in a sauté,… Read More »How Do You Buy Okra?

If you’re searching for fresh okra, the first place to look for okra in a grocery store is the produce aisle, more specifically, look for… Read More »Where Is Okra In The Supermarket?

Gumbo is made with vegetables such as okra, onions, celery and green pepper, meat and thickened stock. Different regions use different meats, including sausage, chicken,… Read More »Is Okra In Gumbo Or Jambalaya?