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    Can I get worms from eating Okra?
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    If you pick up fresh, green okras, you shouldn't have that problem. Boil them to be extra sure.
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    How long should I boil okra? Can I drink the water it is boiled in?
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    It depends on the size of the okra and whether you cut it up. Generally, you should cook it until it's tender. You can drink the water, but it probably won't taste very good.
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    Why are there are very few recipes involving okra?
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    There are very few recipes using okra because unless okra is prepared properly before cooking it, it has an extremely slimy texture.
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    Should I seed the okra or leave the seeds in?
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    It is completely up to your personal preferences.
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    How do I get the slime out of the okras for gumbo and smothered okra?
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    You need to let the okra soak in vinegar for 20 minutes or so.
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    Is it okay to eat okra raw?
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    This is not any better than eating a chicken or cactus raw. What you are doing when you cook these things is getting rid of that slimy/gel stuff which is not absorbed in the gut.
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    Are brown seeds okay if I'm frying my okra?
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    Yes, brown seeds are fine.
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    How does okra water taste?
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    It has a flat, if not subtle, taste. You need to soak it for about 10 hours to let the elements to diffuse into the water, though.
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    How do I clean fresh okra?
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    Run fresh water over it to remove any grit, which it shouldn't have since it grows far away from the ground. Boil it for 30 minutes, and any bugs or bird poop will be neutralized.
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