A quick vegan and vegetarian okra curry that works just as well as a side dish. It's important to wash and dry the okra before chopping them, or they will become slimey. Firstly prepare the okra.

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.

This chicken and okra gumbo comes from chef Rembs Layman, who served a version of it at his restaurant Tupelo in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For home cooks, he suggests using store-bought ...