How do you make okra mucilage?

To make okra mucilage, follow these steps:

Ingredients:

- Fresh okra pods

- Water

Instructions:

- Wash the okra pods to remove any dirt or impurities.

- Cut off the stem and blossom ends of the okra.

- Place the cleaned okra pods in a blender, food processor, or grinder.

- Add a cup of water for every 4-5 okra pods.

- Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and viscous.

- Strain the blended mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solid pieces of okra.

- The resulting liquid is the okra mucilage.

Okra mucilage can be used as a thickener in soups, stews, sauces, and curries. It can also be used as an egg substitute in baking recipes.