Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Okra gets its slime from a substance called mucilage. Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation. Whether you ...

Our vegetable garden just keeps on going and growing. Not everything of course. The summer’s heat was just too much for most of our favorites. A couple of the vegetables never got the message that the ...

Cooked okra has a bad reputation for feeling slimy. That would be because, in fact, it can feel slimy. However, I beg you to overlook its lesser quality for one moment, and consider that okra is a ...

You might think of the vegetable okra as a mysterious finger-shaped pod with a notoriously slippery texture. If you've eaten it, you may know just how versatile and delicious the summer vegetable can ...

Learn how to clean bhindi (okra) to prevent sliminess and maintain its natural crunch. Proper drying after a gentle rinse under running water is crucial. Avoid soaking and ensure pods are completely ...

Enjoy the Southern staple with these expert-approved ways to eat okra. Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that ...