Can okra be eaten raw?

Okra is native to Africa and was introduced into China by India at the beginning of the 20th century. It has become a popular nutrition and health vegetable in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and western countries, and has become the first choice for athletes in many African countries. It is also a health food for the elderly. Let's take a look at whether okra can be eaten raw or not.

Can okra be eaten raw?

Okra can be eaten raw. Okra young pods can be eaten, picked when young, the staple food is tender fruit, fresh okra taste is really good, than eating cucumber, towel gourd flavor is much fresh, meat soft, sweet taste, the unique flavor highlights the crisp, tender and juicy round taste.

Nutritional value of okra

1. Okra tender fruit contains a kind of sticky liquid and arabinan, galactan, rhamnose, protein, etc., which is often eaten to help digestion, enhance physical strength, protect the liver, strengthen stomach and intestines.

2. Okra contains many kinds of nutrients such as iron, calcium and sugar, which can prevent anemia.

3. Okra contains vitamin An and β-carotene, which is beneficial to retinal health and maintenance of vision.

4. Okra is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium, which can enhance human anti-cancer and anti-cancer.

5. Okra is also rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health effect on the skin, but also can make the skin whitening and delicate.

6. Okra is also rich in calcium. And its oxalic acid content is low, so the absorption and utilization of calcium is higher than milk, which is a good source of calcium for vegetarians and developing children.

7. The mucin in okra can inhibit sugar absorption, so it has been used as a folk prescription for the treatment of diabetes in recent years.

8. Okra also contains special medicinal ingredients, which can strengthen the kidney and replenish deficiency, play an auxiliary role in the treatment of male organic diseases, and enjoy the reputation of "plant Viagra".

The method of eating okra raw

1. Tofu mixed with okra

[materials] 300 grams of okra, 1 piece of tofu, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 spoon of fresh, 1 tablespoon of salt.

[practice] ① scald okra, drain and cut into stars. ② grind tofu and seasoning in a mortar, then add okra and mix well.

2. Italian Vegetables Salad

[materials] 3 tablespoons of lettuce, onions, 5 black olives, 2 okra, 1 corn, 1 cucumber, sliced almonds, toast, tomato, oil vinegar salad dressing (egg-free salad dressing is recommended).

[practice] ① wash the vegetables and cut them separately and set aside. ② put the lettuce in a transparent bowl, then add other ingredients, add black olives and toast, sprinkle with oil vinegar salad dressing and sprinkle with sliced almonds. The ingredients in the ③ sauce must be chopped into fines.

3. Cold okra

[materials] okra, pepper, garlic, peanut oil, salt.

[practice] ① okra wash and pedicel off. Chop ② garlic and chili respectively. ③ take a pot, pour in water and bring to the boil, add a few drops of oil and a little salt, add okra and simmer for a few minutes. After the ④ is removed, put it into the prepared ice water and soak it for a while. Heat the oil in the ⑤ wok and saute the minced chili and garlic for a few seconds. After ⑥ turns off the heat, sprinkle the chopped garlic and chili on the okra.

[skill] do not cook or dress with copper or iron dishes, otherwise okra will quickly change color, although there is no harm to the human body, the taste will be reduced, and it will not be beautiful.