Okra

The Basics

Okra is used in a wide variety of cuisines around the world, from Ethiopia to Bangladesh to New Orleans. The okra plant can grow up to six feet tall, and have white blossoms. We harvest our okra when they are small and tender– if they grow too large, they become woody and tough.

Cooking Tips

Trim off the stem end and chop into any shape you want, toss into a stir fry, and enjoy. Coat lightly in olive oil and roast in the oven, by itself or with other summer produce.

Also good in soups, gumbo-like dishes, and more. It creates something of a gelatinous texture that gets into the sauce and is very soothing to eat.