How do you cook frozen okra?

Place whole pods into airtight freezer bags or containers. Or cut pods crosswise prior to freezing. For either method, you can also individually quick freeze pods or pieces by placing them on a parchment-lined tray and slipping it into the freezer for a few hours. Once they’re frozen, place them into freezer bags.

How do you cook frozen okra so it is not slimy?

Some say soaking the okra in vinegar for 30 minutes to one hour before cooking can reduce the sliminess. Just make sure to pat it completely dry before cooking. Others recommend keeping the okra in big pieces because the more you cut them, the more mucilage will be released.

Do you thaw frozen okra before frying?

Find the recipe for my Old School Skillet Fried Okra here. I much prefer this made with fresh okra, but in all honesty, frozen cut okra works really well. And a lot of the work is already done for you being that it’s been washed, trimmed, and cut into bite size pieces. You ‘ll just need to thaw it completely first.

How do you get the slime out of okra in the oven?

Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir well. Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees. Re-cover and cook another 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until okra slime has disappeared.

How do you thaw frozen okra?

To thaw the frozen okra, put it in a microwave and stir periodically. It can be also be thawed by placing them in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Does frozen okra have slime?

If you freeze okra and cut it while it is still frozen, it will less slimy than when you cut it fresh. Finally, you can pre-cook okra at very high heat by sautéing, roasting, blanching or grilling. Then add cooked okra to your recipe and there will be hardly any slime at all.

Is the slime in okra good for you?

The slime okra is known for is called mucilage, and it’s actually good for you. Okra’s high fiber and mucilage content are ideal for helping with digestion. Cooking okra slowly on low heat will bring out maximum mucilage. Gumbo without the goo would hardly be gumbo.

What is the slime in okra?

Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that okra can get slimy. The so-called slime is something called mucilage, which comes from sugar residue and is great for, say, thickening gumbo, but not great when you’re biting into a piece of sautéed okra and averse to that viscous texture.

Can you bake frozen breaded okra?

Frozen breaded okra is commonly deep fried or pan-fried until it is golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle olive oil on a baking sheet, then spread frozen okra in an even layer. Bake it at 400 F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle them with a small amount of salt, if desired, to bring out the limited flavors in the okra.

Can you fry okra that has been frozen?

Take it frozen, risnse in water for a few seconds, then toss it in seasoned flour ( we season chic fish flour) and fry for 2-3 minutes at 350 or until brown enough for you. We do this and it comes out perfect every time, 50-100 times a day easily:) Rinse it and bread with corn meal as you would fish.

Why is my fried okra soggy?

The trick to frying is to have the oil hot enough. If it’s not, it will get soggy, greasy, and you’ll lose the breading. If it’s taking longer than 3 minutes, your oil isn’t hot enough. I always test it by flicking a bit of batter in first, to see how fast it browns.

Is frozen okra as good as fresh?

I use frozen okra all the time in place of fresh and it’s pretty much like any other frozen veggie. There is some loss of flavor, but that’s the price you pay for using frozen. After it’s cooked and spiced, the difference might not even be noticeable to many people.

How long should Okra be cooked?

Place okra in a saucepan; add enough water to cover the okra and salt to taste; bring the water to boil. Cover the pan and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until the okra is tender. Drain well and, if desired, toss with a little butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

How do you cook frozen okra for gumbo?

Bring to boil. Add frozen okra, chicken and sausage. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Simmer on low heat for 30 to 60 minutes (the longer the better, but sometimes you just gotta eat!).

How do you know if okra is bad?

Tell if okra has gone bad by inspecting the firm green pods — if they’re soft, squishy, brown, throw them away. Be aware that depending on how it’s prepared, good okra may take on a slimy texture when cooked, but this doesn’t indicate spoilage.