Ways to cook fresh Okra?

Yesterday my landlord's dad asked me to come by his farm he had some fresh okra for me. Fresh as just cut off the plant yesterday. So I was wondering what are some different healthy ways I can cook them. I know I can boil them but are there any other ways other than deep frying them (yuck).

Just like any vegetable, Okra can be steamed, boiled, broiled, baked, stewed, fried etc.

All about Okra:

http://www.africhef.com/Okra-Recipes.html

Here are some links with zillions of recipes:

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/689/0.shtml

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-...onions,FF.html

http://recipes.epicurean.com/asc_results.jsp?title=Okra

http://www.cookingforengineers.com/r...tew-Fast-Gumbo

There is lots more if you go to www.google.ca and type in "Okra"

amana says she doesnt like this thread very much, lol.

I did find a lovely recipe for stir fried okra I may try tonight. Only me and the youngest like it around here so we don't have it often.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/okra/r/bl10814k.htm

Here in about a month or so I will be able to get some fresh squash, cucmbers, hot peppers and bell peppers.

Originally Posted by Ping

I did find a lovely recipe for stir fried okra I may try tonight. Only me and the youngest like it around here so we don't have it often.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/okra/r/bl10814k.htm

Here in about a month or so I will be able to get some fresh squash, cucmbers, hot peppers and bell peppers.

Click to expand...

pls pls just stay away from the rutabaga, lol!

Well, I'd fry it! Mmm! I love okra. Also, if you know how to pickle it, it can be done. Hot (spicy) okra pickles are awesome! This the brand I've been eating for a decade!:

http://www.talkotexas.com/products.html

There were some recipes when I Googled "okra pickles" if you are interested.

Tricia

The only thing I like pickled is cucmbers.

AS for rutabagas never had them.

Actually the ONLY way I can eat that stuff is to bread and deep fry - anything else is really "slimy" and gross to me

Okra is on the list of things I do NOT miss about Oklahoma...

I like fried okra.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I once knew a cat named Okra, so I would appreciate a little more sensitivity and discretion when you people talk about "frying Okra". Your dietary habits are your own business; I just don't need to hear about it. Regards.

really karl? really? thats soooooo awesome. i never knew a cat named okra until i named my new kitten that last week.




{{{{{{{{{{karl}}}}}}}}}}

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{okra and rutabaga}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Note to catgirl: Discover the "shift" key. Thank you.

note to kitties4ever: karl is all yours.

Note to Ping: Fry away.

note to okra: dont cry, mummys here.

Note to everyone: LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

carry on...

Great thread and links, I love fresh okra!

Ooo, I love okra and wish it would grow here! I like to keep it in the pods and steam it, just until it is bright green. Mmmm.... okra....