I have a neighbor with a giant garden who recently gave me some okra. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten it before. I’ve heard of fried okra, which seems to be the experience that most have with the vegetable. Well, I tried one last night and really enjoyed it. I just washed it, sliced it and ate it. The outer pod tastes a lot like a pea pod where as the inside didn’t seem to have a lot of flavor. The oil/juice inside is a bit interesting as well.

This goes on the yes list. Eating them plain or in a salad is likely the way to go.

Inspired to go grow some? Click on the photo and go check out Park Seed Company.