How do I quickly get okra to stop being goopy?
It's irritating to cook any recipe with okra. I love okra, but it always takes a long time to burn off all the goopy stuff. Is there a way to get rid of it more quickly so my okra will be ready sooner?
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When I cook an okra, I've found that adding tomato suppresses the slime. For about one or two cups of okra, I add one small ripe tomato. I do that whenever I cook an okra curry.
Deep frying okra in some kind of batter also works well and is delicious.
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Add a Souring Agent. This is the best way to ensure that you have non-slimy Okra at the end of the cooking process. Within 5-10 minutes of adding Okra to the pan, add a souring agent of choice or based on the recipe you choose. This can be lemon juice, vinegar, amchoor (raw mango powder) or even tamarind.How do you stop okra slime?
Okra pods are known as \u201cmucilaginous,\u201d which results in a slimy or gooey mouthfeel when cooked. This \u201cmucilage\u201d or slime contains soluble fiber that we can digest. Some folks enjoy this texture, while others try to mask the slippery nature of the pods.How to Prep for Non Slimy Okra | Tips to Prevent Slimy Okra part 1
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The best way that I have found to cook okra, and prevent it from being slimy is to avoid cooking it with moisture.
If you dredge it in seasoned cornmeal, then pan fry it, you get none of the slime that is common to okra.
I haven't done any tests to verify if a quick fry would then prevent it from developing slime if you then add liquid, however. If you're trying to add the okra to a soup or a sauce, you might still need to spend some time cooking it to break down the slime.
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