![]() ![]() Paying attention to the quality of ingredients, minimizing exposure to air (and, thus, mold) with weights and proper seals can help your pickled okra come out right every time. It really is that simple.īut, there are a few tips to help make sure your fermented okra comes out right every time. All you need to do is place the okra and other ingredients into a jar, cover it with brine, seal the jar and wait. While it can feel complicated, fermenting vegetables is a fairly straightforward and simple process. Okra supports blood sugar balance and metabolic health (3).Okra is high in antioxidants and phytonutrients that fight fatigue (2).Okra is rich in vitamin K, which helps your blood clot and supports skeletal health (1).While these complex carbohydrates can give okra a slimy texture when cooked, okra remains crisp when fermented. Even more, these long-chain carbohydrates also help support blood sugar balance, too. Okra is also extraordinarily rich in long-chain carbohydrates which act as a prebiotic, making it a fairly ideal candidate for fermentation. Accordingly, it tends to support gut health and immune system function. Like other fermented vegetables, fermented okra is a rich source of probiotics, vitamins, and food enzymes. Jump to Recipe | Benefits | Tips Benefits of Fermented Okra Just like pickled okra made with vinegar and spices, fermented okra also offers that intense pop of sour flavor, but it's easier to make and it's also rich in probiotics. ![]() When late summer hits, and your farmers market is brimming with okra, there's one surefire thing you can do with all the abundance: pickle them! BUT, if you want an even easier option, skip the vinegar, and make fermented okra instead. ![]()
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