For the crime of slime, okra has been exiled from many kitchens. And even while okra's sliminess is useful in certain dishes, ...

Okra is rich in soluble fibre, which acts as a natural laxative, making bowel movements smooth and easy. The slimy texture of okra helps coat the digestive tract, preventing inflammation and ...

The drink is made by soaking okra pods in water overnight. The texture of the resulting drink is thick and slimy, kind of like snail goo. Okra water owes its gel-like consistency to mucilage ...

Okra is widely used in Indian cuisine, added to masala with onions and tomatoes or stir-fried with ghee and turmeric.

Also called lady’s fingers, okra contains a slime-like substance known as mucilage which is similar to the gel found in aloe vera plants. It is this slime that is key in its health benefits ...

Many people dislike okra because of its texture, which is often described unappealingly as mucilaginous or slimy. If the vegetable is cooked quickly, though, it doesn’t become slimy – instead ...

Spread okra on top in an even layer. Season with salt. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and pour in oil. (The okra will not be completely submerged at first.) Set pan over high heat.