Okra - removing fuzz
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Cover the okra lightly in salt and rub all over gently to remove the fuzz. This will make the color more vivid and soften the texture as well.
Okra - removing the calyx
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Insert a knife blade between the stem and the pod and then cut all around to remove the calyx.
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15 minutes
205kcal
0.7g