{"title":"Okra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOkra\u003c\/strong\u003e is the five-sided green pod that is essential in Indian bhindi masala, American gumbo, Turkish stews and West African soups. At FUDI you'll find okra fresh when deliveries allow, and canned – both plain and pickled – all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFresh, canned or pickled\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh okra has the firmest texture and is best for frying. Canned okra is fully cooked and goes straight into stews and soups towards the end of cooking. Pickled baby okra is tangy and served as a side, in salads or in Turkish and Middle Eastern dishes where the acidity is part of the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to avoid slimy okra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOkra naturally releases a gel-like liquid when cut and heated – in gumbo, that is exactly what thickens the soup. If you want to avoid it, there are three tricks: keep the pods whole or in large pieces, sear them quickly over high heat in a dry pan before they meet any liquid, and add acid – tomato, tamarind or lemon all tame the slime effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does okra taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild and green, a little like a cross between aubergine and asparagus, with a hint of grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is okra also called?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some know it as ladyfingers or gombo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes okra need pre-cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Fresh okra can go straight into the pan, and canned okra is already cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/eksotisk-frukt\"\u003eexotic fruit and vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hermetiske-gronnsaker\"\u003ecanned vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kjokken-india\"\u003eIndian food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"superfresh-okra-450g","title":"Superfresh Okra 450g","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperfresh Okra is frozen okra, a vegetable popular in Middle Eastern, Indian, and African cuisine, among others. 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Convenient to have in stock for flavorful, exotic dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152808894640,"sku":"8690635060450","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/7983\/1472\/files\/Bilde_2026-07-24_212551949.png?v=1784921157"},{"product_id":"tat-baby-okra-540g","title":"Tat Baby Okra 540g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTat Baby Okra are small, whole okra in a jar, a vegetable popular in Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. The small pods are tender and perfect for stews, soups, and as a side dish. Convenient and ready to use for flavourful, exotic dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152811581616,"sku":"8690635060986","price":37.9,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/7983\/1472\/files\/Bilde_2026-07-30_230503805.png?v=1785445507"},{"product_id":"sera-okra-baby-i-lake-580ml","title":"Sera Okra Baby in Brine 580ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine baby okra in a mild brine – ready to use in stews, soups and traditional dishes from the Middle East. Rinse and use directly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152834683056,"sku":"8690777103121","price":46.9,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/7983\/1472\/files\/Bilde_2026-08-11_214436266.png?v=1786477478"},{"product_id":"burcu-baby-okra-550g","title":"Burcu Baby Okra 550g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurcu Baby Okra – small, tender okra pods in a jar, ready to use. A classic ingredient in Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine, perfect in stews and as a side dish. Adds both flavor and a nice texture to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burcu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152867614896,"sku":"8691573012105","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/7983\/1472\/files\/8691573012105-burcu-baby-okra.png?v=1781097681"},{"product_id":"natco-okra-400g","title":"Natco Okra 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eOkra fra Natco – grønnsaken som brukes i indiske bhindi-retter, gryter og supper. Stek eller kok den sammen med krydder og tomat for en enkel grønnsaksrett. 400 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSe flere varer fra \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kjokken-india\"\u003edet indiske kjøkkenet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45505484357808,"sku":"5013531940719","price":37.9,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/7983\/1472\/files\/Bilde_2026-08-06_225032382.png?v=1786049437"}],"url":"https:\/\/fudi.no\/en\/collections\/okra.oembed","provider":"FUDI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}