This slime is inside the okra and is apparent after cutting into it. There are ways, however, to cook okra and reduce the slimy texture. Read on for tips to use while cooking okra. Eating okra can ...

It doesn't get much better than this recipe for crispy, beer-battered fried okra. (Bonus: We've got two equally delicious ways to prepare the pods.) It doesn't get much better than this recipe for ...

Slice fresh okra into small pieces and saute them with onions, garlic, and spices such as cumin and coriander. Add tomatoes for a tangy twist and cook until the okra is tender but not mushy. Pair this ...

Okra stew is a common dish in several regions of Africa. It features fresh okra along with tomatoes, onions, and spices for ...

The secret to avoiding okra becoming slimy is all in the preparation ... by using dry cooking methods like frying or baking to cook them. Slice the young, tender pods crosswise into coins and ...

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you ...

Cooked this way, okra loses the slimy quality some people find unappealing. But if you just plain don’t like okra, Mr. Menashe recommends cooking planks of zucchini or baby artichokes the same way.

But there’s more than one way to eat okra ... Put the whole okra in boiling salt water and let them cook until tender. It should take 15 to 20 minutes. When it’s done, drain off the water ...