John Myers
The attractive vegetable looks like a cross between zucchini and pepperoni. Okra is the fruit of the marshmallow. The tree reaches a height of 2.50 m, has serrated leaves and large, yellow flowers. The finger-long capsule fruits of the mallow family, which are colloquially called pods, are hexagonal, 10-20 centimeters long and have a light to dark green skin with a fine down.
Origin
Okra are one of the oldest vegetables in the world. It has been cultivated in Ethiopia for thousands of years. The slave trade brought okra to Central and South America via the Caribbean. They are also called “Gumbo” or “Ladyfinger”.
Season
Okra is grown worldwide and is therefore available all year round. In Germany, okra can be cultivated in a greenhouse
Taste
The taste of okra is most comparable to that of green beans. They taste mild, tart, sour and spicy.
Use’
Okra tastes great in hot vegetable pans, curries, spicy sauces, hearty stews, and meat dishes due to the piquant, tart taste. The pods contain a sticky liquid. Crushing and cooking the pods releases the substance and acts like cornstarch. The addition of acidic ingredients such as lemon juice, vinegar or tomatoes prevents this effect.
Storage/shelf life
Okra can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Why is okra not good for you?
Eating too much okra can adversely affect some people. Gastrointestinal problems: Okra contains fructans, which is a type of carbohydrate. Fructans can cause diarrhea, gas, cramping, and bloating in people with existing bowel problems. Kidney stones: Okra is high in oxalates.
What are the benefits of eating okra?
Okra is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function. Okra is also rich in vitamin K, which helps your body clot blood. Antioxidants are natural compounds that help your body fight off molecules called free radicals that can damage cells.
What does okra taste like?
Okra has a sweet, grassy flavor that takes on more depth with longer cooking and a texture that can be crisp and juicy or dense and creamy.
What does okra do to a man?
“Gossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells. “Okra seeds are very rich in toxic pigment called Gossypol which promote infertility in men by arresting sperm production (spermatogenesis) even at lower dose.
Can okra make a woman wet?
Okra helps to remove mucous from your system because of its mucilaginous nature. It reduces vaginal discharge. Okra pieces can be boiled in water till the water is reduced to half. The residual water can be consumed to alleviate leucorrhea.
What does okra do to a woman?
Okra is a good source of folate, with 1 cup (100 grams) providing 15% of a woman’s daily needs for this nutrient. Summary Eating okra may help pregnant women meet their daily folate needs. Folate is important for preventing neural tube defects.
