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 ...

The okra — believed to have been introduced to ... native to Papua New Guinea but has become widespread in Southeast Asia and gardens in the Philippines. WINGED BEANS. Anna Frodesiak via ...

Generally in season from summer to early fall, if you're fortunate enough to pick up or grow some fresh okra, you'll want to ensure that it lasts. Fortunately, okra freezes really well and can be ...

However, finding fresh baby okra isn't always easy ... is featured in recipes spanning cultures across Africa, Southeast Asia ...

Originating in Africa, okra travelled the globe by way of ancient trade routes and became a relied upon food source in South Asia and the Middle East before making it to America, where it is a ...

It’s also a staple of cuisine in South Asia, where it’s called bhindi. Srinivasan’s past research had examined how the goo from okra and other plants could remove textile-based pollutants ...

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.