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How to Prepare Fresh Okra (Bamia) Before Cooking

Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)8.7543
Energy (kCal)174.7807
Carbohydrates (g)34.9041
Total fats (g)0.8618
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Wash well handling gently. | 2. Trim stem end without cutting into pod. | 3. Trim around top of stem attached to pod, removing a thin layer. | 4. Remove fuzz under running water by rubbing pod gently with a nylon scourer. If okra is young there is no need to do this. | 5. Spread out and leave until dry. | 6. Place in a bowl and pour on vinigar tossing gently so that vinegar coats okra. | 7. Leave for 30 minutes. | 8. Drain and rinse well. | 9. Dry and use as directed in recipes. | 10. TO FREEZE. | 11. Method 1. | 12. Prepare as above and dry. | 13. In a deep pan heat oil and fry okra for 5 miutes, tossing gently with a wooden spoon. | 14. Cool and put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer. | 15. Method 2. | 16. Prepare as above. | 17. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. | 18. Have a bowl of ice water ready. | 19. Place prepared okra into a frying basket and lower into boiling water. | 20. Boil for 3 miutes, timed from when the water returns to a boil. | 21. Lift out and place in ice water for 3 minutes. | 22. Drain well, put into freezer bags, expel air, seal and label. Pack into freezer. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    vinegar 1/2 cup 25.095 1.1114 0.0 0.0
    okra 1 lb 149.6857 33.7927 8.7543 0.8618
    water 2 tablespoons boiling 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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