Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 
 
From: James Roy Kennish 
Subject: [Anglican] completely off topic

In a burst of irrational exuberance I bought frozen okra at the 
market. I've enjoyed soups and stews containing okra and thought 
it would make a good vegetable at supper.  I put on plenty of 
pepper and was careful not to overcook but the result was pretty 
tasteless.  Any hints for sesoning and bringing out the flavor 
in okra?  

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From: "Chuck Cole" 

Put it in gumbo.  Fry it.  
Stewed or just steamed isn't good, IMO.  
It's not strong, but not tasteless.

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From: Ellen Rains Harris

Indeed!  I like it steamed with a little butter, salt and pepper.

But your best bet is to thaw it a bit, slice it and dust it in 
cornmeal, and fry it very brown.  Spectacular.

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From: "W. Michael Mahoney" 

I'd try for a refund

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From: Bethany Dumas 

NO -  mail it to me!

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From: Kate Conant 

Pickle it = yum!

Or cook it with tomatoes.

Fried is also great.

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From: Douglas Palmer

Cut into 3/8"slices, 
moisten with lime juice and 
lightly bread with panco bread crumbs 
and a touch of ancho chili powder, 

then flash fried in very hot oil 
  (peanut if you can use it) until browned, 

then use the okra as a garnish on rice or a thick soup 
  (or gumbo) or maybe a salad.

Anyway, that's how I like it. :-)
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From: Charlie

Yeah, mix it with tomatoes, onions and bacon
....put some hot sauce in it too

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From: "James Roy Kennish" 

I breaded the okra, sauted it with diced tomato, onion and 
celery and served it over rice.  It was very good.  
Many thanks to all who responded to my query.  I knew okra 
was good, just didn't know how to do it.  
I am going to try all your suggestions.  James Kennish