1, the edible part of okra is mainly okra pulp, and the head is not edible, so it is better to remove it in advance.

2. Okra goes to the head before drowning, and this step is omitted in the subsequent cold salad or frying.

3. Removing the head of the okra and blanching it can also avoid the wet and sticky phenomenon of the head of the okra after blanching, which is conducive to maintaining the dry and delicious appearance of the okra.

2 Do you want to cut okra and drown? No need to cut it.

Cook the whole okra. First, it can keep the integrity and beauty of okra. Second, it can prevent okra from losing more nutrients in blanching; Third, the whole blanched okra tastes more crisp and delicious than the cut okra.

Therefore, when the okra is blanched, it is suggested to put the whole okra into the pot, which can better preserve a large number of soluble dietary fiber, pectin, Arabic gum and other mucilage substances and nutrients contained in the okra, maintain its edible value, and have the effects of relaxing bowels, beauty beauty and anti-aging.

3 Do you want cold water after the okra is blanched? It is recommended to drink cold water.

1, the overall temperature of okra after blanching is relatively high. If it is not cold water, the remaining residual temperature will soften the meat of okra. Once cold water is used, okra will become crisp and cold, and at the same time, some mucus will be removed, making it taste better and suitable for cold dishes.

2. Soak the okra in cold water or ice water after blanching, which can not only quickly reduce the temperature of okra, but also prevent high temperature from damaging the pigment, keep the green color of okra and make the cool okra more appetizing.

What is the color change of okra? 1, the color turns green: It is normal that when okra is cooked at high temperature, the chlorophyll in it will be destroyed and the color of okra will turn green. This is the same as shrimp turns red when cooked. It is a normal phenomenon and can be safely eaten.

2, other colors: food deterioration If the color of okra turns yellow or black, in this case, okra is likely to be a phenomenon of food deterioration. Okra can no longer be eaten because of long-term storage or improper storage. Eating by mistake can cause food poisoning, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea and other symptoms.