Okra
Abelmoschus caillei, A. esculentus
vegetable
A green, ridged pod of a mallow close to hibiscus, from Africa; when cut, it releases a mucilage that thickens sauces and soups. 100 g provide 82 mg of calcium and 23 mg of vitamin C.
- Origin
- East Africa
- Season (United States)
- all year round · grows in your region
- Preparation
- Everything is eaten, seeds included; only the stem cap is cut off, without opening the pod if you want it less slimy.
- Did you know?
- It gave its name to gumbo, the Cajun soup of Louisiana, where it cooks with celery, green pepper and onion.