HOMEGROWN IN EAST AUSTIN
We started growing vegetables in our Holly Street backyard in 2004. Our goal is to provide the Austin community with the best quality locally grown, organic vegetables possible. You may enjoy our produce by joining our CSA or by visiting us at any of the farmers markets around Austin, at local organic grocers as well as most top restaurants.
Okra
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Varieties
Clemson Spineless 80
Storage Tips
- Place fresh okra in a paper bag, or wrap it in a paper towel and place inside a perforated plastic bag.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- For longer storage, blanch the whole okra then freeze.
Culinary Tips
- When cut, okra releases a sticky substance with thickening properties, often used in soups and stews. Gumbos, Brunswick stew, and pilaus are some well-known dishes which frequently use okra.
- Okra can be served raw, marinated in salads or cooked on its own, and goes well with tomatoes, onions, corn, peppers, and eggplant.
- Whole, fresh okra pods also make excellent pickles.
- Its mild flavor can be compared to eggplant, though the texture is somewhat unusual.