Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable stews.<br />Okra is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Okra also improves skin health and can be applied directly after boiling and mashing<br /><br />Okra is a vegetable whose texture varies dramatically depending on how it's cooked. If you like it gooey, add it to a stew or soup; if you prefer it in whole chunks, try it in a classic gumbo or one pot meal with rice.
