I like okra raw, you can also stuff the pods with what ever and fry them.
The Asian Indians fry the pods with no corn meal until they are crispy.
If you are inclined you can sprinkle a little curry on afterwards
If you don't like the slime you can put about a tea spoon of vinegar in the water this will kill the slime.(I like the slime)
Gumbo is the African word for Okra and the soup made from it.
It is pronounced goom (as in goon) bo as in bow tie.
Jumbo is pronounced the same way.
It is the word for a large African bull elephant.
My African friend with a PHD thought they were selling elephant meat at the fast food joints.
With all of the jumbo fries and such.
The dried seeds can be ground to thicken soups and sauces.
It has been used to thicken ketchup.8)
More on okra and what to do with it later.
Worth.