Chefs turn okra into tasty fritters

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Okra is like a mascot for the American South. Many people either love it or do not like its slimy seeds.

The writer once disliked okra, but now enjoys cooking it. She hopes to change how other people think about this vegetable.

Her cookbook has a recipe for tasty okra fritters. These fritters use okra's texture with sweet corn for a nice taste.

Use the middle parts of large okra pods for the best fritters. Enjoy them hot with tomatoes, or cold as a dip with hummus.

Salt is added to the vegetables to draw out their water. This makes the okra slimy, which helps hold the fritters together.

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What is okra often compared to in the American South?

Okra is like a mascot for the American South.

What does the writer hope to change about people's views on okra?

She hopes to change how other people think about this vegetable.

What is a recommended way to enjoy okra fritters?

Enjoy them hot with tomatoes, or cold as a dip with hummus.

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