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it can be a controversial food, especially in terms of how it is prepared. After all, do you prefer the ingredient with the burr or without? If you’re in the latter group, know that it’s possible to make smudge-free dried okra without much hassle. Just know the secrets to leave it the way you like it. Sure, okra can be tasty, as long as you know how to prepare it well, whether it’s fried, broiled, or roasted. Also because, of course, miners know a lot when they use it as an ingredient in countless typical dishes! So to teach you how to do it
how to make okra dry and burr free
, we separate some foolproof tips in a very simple step by step. You’ll need oil or olive oil to fry it, lemon or vinegar, spices to taste, a skillet (preferably nonstick), and, of course, lots of okra. Shall we go to the kitchen?
Sausage with okra – Photo: Guia da Cozinha
How to make okra dry and smudge-free
It’s not just when you cook that you can
avoid drooling on the okra
. Before you even start preparing, make sure it’s dry. You will do the following:
- Wash and dry the ocher with a tea towel
- Now, another secret to ensuring dry okra is to soak it in water and lemon or vinegar drops for about 20 minutes.
- Dry all the okra again
- Cut the okra one by one into slices with a dry knife. Cut it very thin and don’t forget to remove the ends and the wires, okay?
- Meanwhile, heat the oil or olive oil in a nonstick skillet. It must be really hot!
- Add your favorite seasonings (garlic, onion, etc.)
- Add the okra and fry in the hot oil over medium heat for up to 10 minutes. If necessary, add more oil
- Another important tip is not to stir the pan too much, as this causes the okra to ooze out. Try to mix as little as possible or move the pan with the handle only.
- Hit the salt and taste. If it’s cooked, it’s ready to serve.
Now that you’ve mastered the step-by-step process of making okra the way you like it, be sure to try out the most delicious recipes featuring the ingredient. You can find several tasty options to taste and enjoy this controversial food.
Source: Terra

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