Ty Cole don’t do no Okra, but something about this okra stew made from the Ghanaians is making me reconsider. View Entire ...

But there is one little thing: Okra, like marshmallow root and aloe vera, is mucilaginous, meaning it can get slimy when sliced and cooked. In the case of gumbo or succotash, it is a good thing.

Extracts of okra and other slimy plants commonly used in cooking can help remove dangerous microplastics from waste water, scientists said Tuesday. The new research was presented at the spring ...

For many, cooking okra well boils down to one key challenge: reducing the slime. When cut, okra releases a sticky substance called mucilage, which thickens any dish it’s added to — a helpful ...

"Some people think it's slimy, but when you fry it it's not so slimy," Noel said. THE TASTE The okra itself has a mildly earthy flavor, enhanced by the seasonings (and good dipped in a little hot ...

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 ...

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.