Set the heat to medium high and keep it there for the rest of the time
Add the chopped okra to the oil
Let it cook by itself for about about 3 minutes
Add salt to the okra
Using the pan-flipping method to stir the okra. This is going to reduce the sliminess
Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the okra is tender
When you can crush an okra piece easily with the back of a spoon, the okra is ready to eat
Notes
- Okra is best cooked with very little intervention or stirring. This way, the slime will be kept to a minimum- Keep water away from okra, unless you are adding a whole bunch of other veggies
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal
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