How do you cut and cook okra?

How do you cut and cook okra?

Several months ago, I decided to try an experiment. I pruned back several okra plants by cutting a few inches off the top. The idea was to see if, as happens with some plants, pruning makes it more productive. … Let your okra grow as it will and keep it picked – don't cut anything but the pods.

How long does okra take to cook?

Place okra in a saucepan; add enough water to cover the okra and salt to taste; bring the water to boil. Cover the pan and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the okra is tender. Drain well and, if desired, toss with a little butter.

What part of the okra do we eat?

If you dig “nose-to-tail” veggie eating, this vegetable is for you: the leaves, flowers and seeds are also edible. Young okra greens can be cooked like spinach or beet greens (or eaten raw) and the seeds can even be ground and used as a coffee substitute.

What should okra look like?

Look for smooth, unblemished pods. Green okra should be bright green with a bit of fresh (even dewy) fuzz on its surface. Purple or red okra should similarly look fresh.

How do you prepare okra before cooking?

You have to remove pods from the plants as they ripen or they will stop flowering and producing pods. Okra is planted at the rate of 2 ounces of seeds for each 100 feet of row. A row 50 feet long should yield about 35 pounds of pods.

How do you cut okra for Curry?

Firstly prepare the okra. Wash the okra under cold running water and dry each one individually using kitchen paper. Top and tail the okra and cut into 1–2cm/ ½–¾in pieces. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan or frying pan.

What does okra taste like?

What Does It Taste Like? Okra has a mild, almost grassy flavor that is uniquely okra. While it's sometimes compared to the taste of eggplant or green beans, its texture gets more attention. Okra is crunchy when cooked quickly but becomes almost mouthwateringly tender when slow-cooked.