Template:Featured ingredient/Okra

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Okra is a fuzzy, green, ribbed, fibrous seed pod. It is best when two to four inches long. When cut open on the bias, it has rows of tiny seeds and a slimy or sticky texture. When okra is boiled, this slimy property becomes pronounced and is typically reduced by adding acidic ingredients. The okra plant is prolific and easy to grow.