If you freeze okra and cut it while it is still frozen, it will less slimy than when you cut it fresh. A second trick for reducing sliminess is to soak the okra in vinegar for half an hour before cooking it. Rinse it and pat dry before cooking.
Why does okra get slimy?
- Okra produces slime because the Okra plant and its fruit contain nasty stuff called mucilage. When you apply heat to the Gumbo, the slime comes out. But there are a few techniques for reducing all that sliminess, namely pan frying or grilling prior to adding it to the Gumbo.
A second trick for reducing sliminess is to soak the okra in vinegar for half an hour before cooking it.
Rinse it and pat dry before cooking.
Finally, you can pre-cook okra at very high heat by sautéing, roasting, blanching or grilling.
Then add cooked okra to your recipe and there will be hardly any slime at all.
Is it OK to eat slimy okra?
The entire okra plant is edible. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like any other greens. High heat and longer cooking time will cut down on the slime factor but also on the health benefits. The slime okra is known for is called mucilage, and it’s actually good for you.
How do you cook frozen breaded okra?
Frozen Breaded Okra
Sprinkle olive oil on a baking sheet, then spread frozen okra in an even layer. Bake it at 400 F for 20 minutes. Remove the sheet from the oven and turn the okra, returning them to the heat for another 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Can you fry frozen okra?
Once it’s harvested, okra only lasts a few days, but it freezes well. Pan fry frozen okra, purchased or from your garden, right out of the freezer for a tasty Southern side dish. Heat about 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in the bottom of a cast iron skillet or a frying pan over medium heat.
Why does okra get slimy?
Why is Okra Slimy? Okra pods are known as “mucilaginous,” which results in a slimy or gooey mouthfeel when cooked. This “mucilage” or slime contains soluble fiber that we can digest. Keeping the pods intact and briefly cooking (think stir fry) can help to minimize the sliminess of the pod.