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Okra

Okra is a small green vegetable that is prominent in southern American cuisine. It is commonly used in dishes such as gumbo.

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Is okra a naturally spicy vegetable?

  • Okra is neither spicy nor hot.
  • Okra is a popular health food due to its high fiber, vitamin C, and folate content.
  • Okra is also known for being high in antioxidants.
  • Okra is also a good source of calcium and potassium.

Is okra a starch?

No! Okra is not starchy! don't you get it? Okra's name is not starchy! Don't you get it is a joke haa,haa,haa! But seriously okra is not starchy it is a vegetable. As far as I know vegetables don't have starch!!!

Please tell how to grow okra?

You can cut the okra in the middle and then u can cut the seeds out of the middle of the okra and there you go. Hope it helped :)

What is the origin of okra?

Okra is a tall tropical Asian annual plant, cultivated in warm regions for its edible, mucilaginous green pods. Although it can't be absolutely confirmed, it is said to originate from Africa, and is related to the hibiscus, mallow, and cotton plants.

Is okra in the pepper family?

No, it is from the Malvaceae family, peppers are from Solonaceae

Okra and watermelon are native to which other continent?

Okra came from Africa but I don't know about watermelon.

How do you make okra mucilage?

It depends what you want to use it for. You get it as a byproduct when you boil okra for eating (it's in the water).

I was looking for a way to use it as a formation aid in papermaking, which allows the fibers to be suspended longer for smoother, more even paper.

According to Papermaking with Garden Plants & Common Weeds by Helen Hiebert (excerpt found through Google Books), Tom Bennick puts half a pound of okra fruit into pantyhose (think large tea bag), which he then soaks overnight in a gallon of water. When he removes the fruit, the mucilage in the water (formation aid), is enough for use with one pound (dry weight) of fiber.

BTW - 1) you don't have to include the seeds in the pantyhose since the seeds contain no mucilage., 2) the roots from other mallows can be used, too, in the same measurements, 3) the extraction does not last very long; it needs to be refrigerated and used quickly.

If, however, you want it purified for scientific purposes, and you have access to a lab, then you might find helpful the information in Studies on the Mucilages Extracted from Okra Fruits (Hibiscus esculentus L.) and Baobab Leaves (Adansonia digitata L.) by Woolfe, Chaplin, and Otchere (the pdf is available online).

How many calories in 1 cup cooked tomato and okra?

There are approximately 31 calories in 1 cup of okra.

How do you keep okra fresh without fridge?

if its fresh cut it up then steam them don't over steam when finish strain and put it in zip lock bags and freeze.

What Louisiana soup is made by thickening okra?

Cream soups are usually thickened by a roux. Examples are cream of potato soup, cream of chicken soup, and cream of broccoli soup.

Does drinking okra water help diabetics?

In it's purest form, or cooked it is like any other vegetable. But baked in oil and with a bread crust around it does not.

How do you know when to harvest okra?

The first pods will be ready in 50-60 days. Harvest every other day when they are still immature (2-3 inches) long. Use a knife or sharp scissors to cut the stem just above the cap. If the pods are hard and crunchy when you slice them they are not edible as they have gotten tough and over-matured. Throw them away and learn to pick them younger!

Is okra an herb or a shrub?

Neither. Okra is a vegetable that grows on stalk-like plants.

How do you eat okra?

ANSWER:Either as fried okra or in a recipe called okra and tomatos.Take two 12 ounce cans or 3 cups skinned, crushed tomatos and about 2 cups of okra cut in slices about 3/8 inch long. Add this to a soup pot, add a little water if necessary and cook until the okra is no longer crunchy. Add salt and pepper to taste. The last time I cooked this, my wife had never tried it because the only okra she had eaten was cooked whole in a soup and was slimy. I got 1 bowl, she ate the rest.

What phylum does okra belong to?

Kingdom Plantae they're green they undergo photosynthesis, and they have roots, stems, and leaves.

How do you make use of okra to cure cancer?

There is no cure for cancer. There are many effective treatments, both natural and medicinal.

How do you prepare okra?

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The vinegar allows for a chemical reaction that actually removes the "slim" effect that okra tends to do when cut.

I think 'slim' is a typo for 'slime'. Slim is good, but perhaps not in this context. Okras are known for their unpopular sliminess, whereas 'slim' is usually perceived as a positive. I don't see the relevance of slimming in this context.

Please check and correct if I'm right, otherwise ignore this posting, although I don't understand what it means.

What is the introduction of okra coffee investigatory?

Once upon a time ipinanganak si Dora. Hinanap niya si san goku gamit ang clues ni Blue. Tinulungan siya ni Detective conan. Dahil dun nakapunta sila sa bikini bottom kung saan nakatira si Little mermaid. Nauhaw si Dora kaya nanghinge siya ng maiinom kay Patrick. Binigyan siya ng okra. Dora said, "Ano kayang gagawin ko dito? Bilangin natin. Isa, dalawa, tatlo. Tatlong okra." Sumagot si Jimmy Neutron, "Brain blast! Alam ko na! Gumawa tayo ng coffee!" dahil na rin sa tulong ng Wonder pets ay nakagawa sila ng okra coffee! The end. :)

What is the weight of five okra?

On average, 90 grams ( ~ 3.2 oz).

What vitamins does okra have?

Okra is a vegetables that is mostly used in the south. The nutrients found in okra are plentiful and include fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and folic acid.