how do you cook okra?

[CloudBee]

I have some, and I don't know what to do with it. Most online recipes tell me to fry it. I'm not doing that.

[Kore]

Okra & tomatoes is good. I've never cooked it, but this recipe is well-reviewed.

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/stewed-okra-and-tomatoes-recipe.html#!

[mbcdefg]

I've only ever used it in crockpot gumbo.

[nessness]

I only like okra fried; otherwise I find the texture slimy.

This probably isn't helpful.

[raangoli]

This is the way I've always eaten okra:

indianfood.about.com/od/vegetarianrecipes/r/bhindisubji.htm

[Pom]

We always order it fried when we are out, it is awesome. Mr. Pom loves it pickled too.

At home, we have it with stewed tomatoes and onions.

[sa]

mideastfood.about.com/od/soupsandstews/r/bamia.htm

[orangeblossom]

I don't. I normally just buy frozen fried okra for DH. I am nt a fan.

That said, I've seen lots of recipes that use them in gumbo and other tomato-based dishes.

[undecidedowl]

I have to say I LOVE fried okra. Otherwise, I would probably add it to a stew or gumbo dish to avoid the slimy texture.

[raangoli]

My mom gave me a tip for cutting down on the slimey-ness of the okra: add a little vinegar when it's cooking.

chowhound.chow.com/topics/290363

[CloudBee]

What does it taste like?

[CloudBee]

Feb 19, 2014 10:04:21 GMT -5 @juno said:

I can't comprehend being unwilling to fry okra. Sorry. There is no other acceptable way to cook it

I'm trying to expose my 11 month old to new/different vegetables.

[CloudBee]

I'll try stewing with tomatoes and onions. I thought it was pretty firm. Does it turn to slime when it cooks?

[CloudBee]

Feb 19, 2014 10:05:58 GMT -5 mofongo said:

When I use it in gumbo, I cook it first until it's not slimy anymore. I made the mistake of not doing this once and it wasn't good!

Sauté in a pan?

[ebeth]

sautee with onions, pepper, celery, and garlic in hot oil (is this frying? I don't know).
add some tomatoes.
add some cajun seasonings and a bay leaf.
add some andouille sausage and/or shrimp.

eat alone or with rice.

[sixtwelve]

I love fried okra. I am not much of a fried food person but my Grandma always made this growing up and I love it. I dip it in corn meal and pan fry (so not deep fried.) Now I want some....

[starlily]

I stirfry it with mustard seed, onions, salt, and red chili flakes.

[toesie]

Feb 19, 2014 10:06:08 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Feb 19, 2014 10:04:21 GMT -5 @juno said:

I can't comprehend being unwilling to fry okra. Sorry. There is no other acceptable way to cook it

I'm trying to expose my 11 month old to new/different vegetables.

THANK YOU! I'm trying to find more veggies that DD can eat. I think okra would be perfect.
I grill or tempura.

[pt716]

I grew up eating it sautéed with tomatoes, but my family prefers okra when it is slimy.

It is still good but less slimy pan-fried or roasted.

[stealthmom]

Roast it! Omg so good.

[stealthmom]

Feb 19, 2014 10:06:08 GMT -5 CloudBee said:

Feb 19, 2014 10:04:21 GMT -5 @juno said:

I can't comprehend being unwilling to fry okra. Sorry. There is no other acceptable way to cook it

I'm trying to expose my 11 month old to new/different vegetables.

my ds loves them roasted. He think they're fries due to the shape.

[Deleted]

gumbo!