Growing Okra, also Ladyfinger, gumbo

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10 Jul 13 Bhat RB (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Okra or Lady's finger should be cooked/stir fried without water to get rid of gum content. Then it tastes nice. Before it is added to soups, the cut pieces of okra should be stir fried with small quantity of vegetable oil. This how the gum part is removed. Never use water to cook Okra.
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