An Okra is a traditional delicacy. It is usually in season during winter, from December to March. It also tastes better and has best nutritional value at that time (Vitamin C and G, carbohydrates and Protein).
How do you freeze fresh okra for frying later?
For whole okra, trim the stem just shy of the pod, cutting into the pod will cause the pod to dry even if frozen. Then bring a pot of water with a dash of salt to a full boil and blanch the okra for about 3 minutes. Next shock the okra in a pot of ice water for a few minutes. Then pat dry with a paper towel, and place into a freezer bag and press as much air out of bag aspossible, seal and freeze.
How do you tell when an okra is ripe?
I use a few tests to tell if an orange has gone bad:
- The rind is no longer orange
- It no longer smells like an orange
- It no longer tastes like an orange
Basically, if you have doubts, throw it away.
Or that most revealing would be, the orange wasn't appeelingly.
How can you keep ants off your okra?
Try sprinkling your okra or any other plants with talcum powder.It is an organic alternative to harmful pesticides. Try a product called Diatomaceous earth. Its sold at most gardening places and will deter ants from the plant if sprinkled around the base of the stalk. It works because it consists of fossilized diatoms. One celled fossils, that if magnified look like porcupines. Ants have segmented bodies and these points irritate the ants bodies where the segments meet to where they do not return. Its safe to handle with the bare hands, 100% organic and is not poisonous.
How could you make wastepaper with coir and okra mucilage?
How to: shred and pulp used paper extract up to 75% mucilage from Okra cook the coir fibers for at least three hours combine form paper conduct qualitative testing This was outlined in the research paper with a title which is essentially the same as the question. >>> I'm conducting a research about this but I'm not yet done...
I'm doing this for my thesis.., I'm having standard and nonstandard test to determine the characteristics of the paper such as Tensile strength, tearing strength, and burst factor
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Yes. Okra leaves can be eaten. Cook them as you would greens - but be careful of overcooking.
Okra is a flowering plant. Its green pods are commonly eaten fried or pickled. Okra is a low calorie food that is high in fiber and vitamin C.
Which state grows the most okra?
In 2009, Iowa grew the most acreage of soybeans, followed by Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri.
You might to stake it up as it starts to get taller so that it can mature
How many cups in 1 lb of okra?
It will depend on how it is cut up. An estimate would be about 3 to 4 unless it is cooked down. Cups is a measure of volume. Pounds is a measure of weight and mass. You can not directly convert the two.
What is the type of placentation in okra?
Oh, what a lovely question! Okra has a type of placentation called axile placentation. This means that the ovules are attached to the central axis or column of the ovary. It's like nature's way of arranging things beautifully inside the okra plant. Just like how we arrange colors on a canvas to create a masterpiece!
I am getting $1.00 per pound. The price is higher in the early spring and falls off into lat fall.
How many calories are in okra or ladys fingers?
BOILED OR STEAMED:
RAW:
For free vegetable and fruit calorie charts to use as daily guides for either weight loss or weight maintenance, and for the calorie counts of other vegetables and fruits, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
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The cost of coir can vary based on factors such as quality, type (e.g., coir fiber, coir pith), and geographic location. On average, coir fiber can range from $0.50 to $1.50 per pound, while coir pith may cost between $10 and $30 per compressed block. Bulk purchases often result in lower prices. It's best to check with local suppliers or online retailers for current pricing.
Where can one buy coir matting?
One can buy coir matting in a variety of different places. A common store where one can buy such matting is at local supermarkets such as Walmart or Target as well as Costco.
How do you make a okra coffee?
How do you make an okra coffee? It's easy! As a part of my investigatory project, I've attempted of discovering as such.
What do you need?
a. matured or dried okra seeds
b. roasting pan
c. osterizer or grinder
d. turner
Procedures:
1. Select matured or dried seeds and separate them from pods.
2. Prepare the roasting pan and the turner
3. Put the roasting pan on a flame, let it become hot.
4. Put the okra seeds and roast it over the pan using the turner.
5. Turn the seeds until it become roasted, and turn black.
6. Put the roasted okra seeds into a container and let it cool.
7. Grind the okra seeds.
8. Presto! you have now aromatic coffee substitute which can also be used as expectorant. Oks coffee for cough, what a brilliant idea.
What are six different definitions for okra?
The only one I know of is a West African plant whose seed pod is a vegetable eaten on its own or in soups. The Louisiana soup "gumbo" is okra thickened. "Gumbo" derives from a West African word for okra.