Okra without slime: all the secrets to enjoying this ingredient

Okra is a food that is widely used in cooking, but it releases a slime that makes many people simply reject this ingredient. In this post, you will learn how to get rid of any slime from okra so that you can enjoy it without any rejection.

Okra is certainly nutritious and goes well with many things, from beans to chicken stew, there are many possibilities for combining this delicacy in everyday cooking.

But okra ends up releasing slime, which displeases many people.

Because today our team presents a recipe for okra without slime When you try it, you'll see how worthwhile it is to include this food in your recipes. Let's leave the chat aside and get to work?

Ingredients for the slime-free okra recipe:

• 1 cup of okra
• 1/2 lemon
• Garlic and onion to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

1. First, wash your okra well, dry it and then remove the ends. Then, chop it however you prefer, either into strips or cubes.
2. Then, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil (you can also use oil or lard).
3. Once the onion has a more transparent appearance, add the okra and finish sautéing.
4. Leave it on the heat and don't stop stirring. It will only take a few minutes for the okra to start to turn a darker color.
5. Now the slime from these okras will start to release, so add the salt and lemon juice (1/2) and mix them all together.
6. Finally, leave the pan on low heat, stirring constantly. Keep sautéing until the slime disappears completely. Turn off the heat and it's ready.

Additional Information:

• Vinegar: Vinegar can replace lemon, but you don't need to sauté it. Just place the okra pieces in a pan with water and vinegar and let it boil for 6 to 8 minutes, after that just remove the water.  
• Spices: If you like more seasoned food, add other seasonings, chili pepper is a good suggestion.
• Okra point: Some people like their okra firmer, but if you want, just let it cook in boiling water and it will be softer.

It's ready and you can now serve it. okra without slime, both hot and cold.

Let's just say that when you take your first bite, you'll feel the difference and see how much better the flavor of okra without slime is! After you've learned all the secrets of this recipe, you won't be short of opportunities to make okra.

Also check out the eggplant lasagna which is a quick and simple recipe!