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okra

/oh-kruh/US // ˈoʊ krə //UK // (ˈəʊkrə) //

秋葵,秋葵花,黄秋葵,角豆

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a shrub, Abelmoschus esculentus, of the mallow family, bearing beaked pods.
    • : the pods, used in soups, stews, etc.
    • : a dish made with the pods.

Examples

  • Moral of the story here is that if your version of a healthy diet consists of fresh veggies and grains, but you’re worried you won’t be able to eat it all before it goes bad, go with pre-cooked quinoa or okra crisps.

  • The insects can damage crops such as corn, soybeans and okra, and can also sting humans.

  • We played there endlessly, and Mama planted a garden of greens, okra and peppers.

  • A West African native, okra is one of the stranger vegetables to make its way into regional American cuisine.

  • But okra is not just a vegetable of West Africa and North America.

  • Although okra originated in Africa, it is for the most part grown in the southern section of the United States.

  • OKRA is a fruit vegetable consisting of a green pod that is several inches long, pointed at one end, and filled with seeds.

  • When seasoned well with salt, pepper, and butter, stewed okra finds much favor with those who care for this vegetable.

  • Select the required number of okra pods and put them on to cook in enough boiling salted water to cover them well.

  • Heat the okra and tomatoes together in a saucepan and add the salt, pepper, and ham or bacon fat.