Learn how to prepare practical and tasty options that promise to conquer the palate of even the most skeptical

Okra is a versatile and nutritious ingredient, ideal for adding flavor and texture to meals. Rich in fiber and vitamins, it helps promote digestive health and strengthen the immune system. Furthermore, it contains antioxidant properties that promote heart health. With the right preparations, it can be transformed into irresistible dishes full of flavor.

Next, check out 3 delicious options for you to prepare at home and transform okra into the highlight of your dinner!

• 500 g beef rump cut into cubes
• 250 g of okra
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 tomatoes seeded and chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 cup of meat broth
• Salt, ground black pepper, chopped coriander and olive oil to taste

In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion and garlic and brown. Add the meat and sear until golden. Add the tomato and tomato sauce and mix. Cook for 10 minutes and cover with the meat broth. Cover the pan and cook for another 40 minutes. Meanwhile, using a knife, cut the okra into pieces. When the meat is tender, add the vegetable to the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Serve then.

Tip: serve decorated with mint leaves.

• 1 kg of chopped okra
• 100 g shelled and roasted peanuts
• 100 g dried shrimp
• 1/2 cup of palm oil
• 250 ml coconut milk
• 2 onions peeled and chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt to taste

In a blender, place half the shrimp and water and blend until you obtain a homogeneous consistency. Sieve and reserve just the broth. Still in the blender, add the shrimp broth, onion, coconut milk and peanuts and blend until you get a creamy texture. Book.

In a pan, add the okra, the rest of the shrimp and the lemon juice and stir to combine. Add the mixture with reserved shrimp broth and palm oil and mix. Season with salt and black pepper and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve then.

• 300 g of sanitized okra and cut into pieces
• 300 g of fubá
• 2 eggs
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

In a container, place the eggs and, using a fork, mix. In another container, add the cornmeal, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Afterwards, dip the okra in eggs and cornmeal. Place in a pan with hot oil and fry until golden. Serve then.