Here's my first okra of the season! We no longer grow tomatoes & okra in our greenhouses so I decided to plant a few in my own little garden. Last week, I got to pick my first one! I read that you can store them unwashed in a Ziploc bag for up to four days in the refrigerator. This will work well while I "collect" of few! Next year, I think I'll plant a couple more plants.
My absolute favorite way to eat okra is extremely easy to prepare. Chop off the stem end & then slice them crosswise about 1/4" thick. Put them in a mixing bowl & sprinkle them with coarse cornmeal. The cornmeal sticks to the "goo" giving them a good coating. Sprinkle with salt. Then, put a very small amount of oil in a non-stick pan & saute them until brown. Delish!!
