![]() This deliciousness has been consumed in our house no less than 4 times as of late, and I don’t see it stopping until the state of Arkansas runs out of okra. You get the salty, some of the crunch (needs to be eaten HOT HOT HOT for that though) and all of the flavor with almost zero effort. ![]() But if you’re trying to be healthier (or maybe you just don’t want to clean up the post-fry mess) then you guys need to trust me that THIS is the way to go. Use a sharp knife to slice off the caps/stems. Turn it on 20-30 minutes before you plan to roast the okra. Make sure the rack is in the middle of the oven. I may need to work on my onomatopoeia…)īut really, who DOESN’T love fried okra? I mean, it’s delicious, salty, crunchy and it’s FRIED. The oven needs to be very very hot (specifically, 425 F) to get the right texture. Roasting okra gives it an optimal texture. Watch the time carefully to retain some of the green color and crunchiness. Bake at 400 or 425 degrees Fahrenheit for roasted okra that is less brown. But if you like it more dry, then space apart the okra while baking. “I only like okra if it’s fried” then turned into something like, “Mmmmfphchompslurpmmmmmm.” (in case you couldn’t tell that was joyful eating of the okra. Space the sliced okra closer while baking, for a more moist Indian style okra. Cutting them before cooking in the dry heat of the oven also seems to further minimize the slime-factor for which these nutty pods are so famous. Cut the okra pods in half lengthwise for faster, more even roasting. It was uttered at the farmer’s market, every time we opened the fridge door and saw the bag of okra, and during the process of cooking these little cuties. While the oven heats, trim the okra, removing the tough stem ends. Move over fried okra This method for roasted okra comes together quickly and tastes delicious - perfectly seasoned, not slimy at all and. ![]() “I only like okra if it’s fried.” A statement I know well, mainly because it happens to have been uttered from the lips of this really good-looking guy I’m married to. ![]()
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