Sick of slimy, gooey okra? This happens because we allow water (in some form) into the cooking process.
Water = gooey okra
Here are some simple, fool-proof tips to getting them crispy every time:
- Make sure you dry the okra before you cut it. You don’t want any moisture in it.
- Cook uncovered on medium-high heat to avoid steam building up.
- Add salt and lemon juice (or tamarind pulp) at the end of the cook. The salt, if added earlier, will cause the okra to release water.
- Avoid stirring the okra too much while it’s cooking. The more you stir, the more slime you release.
