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Ladies' fingersCopyRight ©http://seekate.com From:http://www.seekate.com/Ladies%27++fingers.shtml An alternative name (because of its appearance) for okra, an ingredient that' s widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and southern US cookery where it' s an essential ingredient in gumbo.A long green pod with a slightly fuzzy skin, it' s full of edible creamy seeds. Okra exudes a glutinous juice in cooking which thickens stews and braised dishes. It' s not as popular in the UK as elsewhere but is usually available in supermarkets and grocers. Choose stems that snap cleanly and don' t bend.Okra can be eaten raw in salads or cooked with curries or vegetable stews - add a handful of chopped okra to a ratatouille.Seafood gumboDeep-fried okra with tomato sauce
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