Okra Cooking Tips: Try This Cooking Hack to Get Rid of the Slime In Okra by Kara Bachman
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Whether you're making a great gumbo or just stewing some okra with tomatoes, there's a way to do it that results in a much more delectable dish. Many don't like cooking with okra because it tends to get a "gooey" texture that's often described as "slimy." But it need not be that way!
Many home cooks here in Louisiana, who cook often with okra when making gumbo, know the secret is to dry it out before adding it to the final dish.
Here's how to get rid of the slime in okra:
- Spread sliced okra on a cookie sheet and bake, uncovered, on low (around 350 degrees F or so) for about 30 minutes, stirring it a little at about the 15-minute mark.
- You can do the same thing with frozen okra. Simply increase the time cooking time a bit to about 40 minutes.
You will be surprised that all the "slime" will have mostly disappeared!
Try these delicious okra recipes and read about the health benefits of okra.
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