Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Color: Bright green
Shape: Tapered, ribbed pods
Texture: Tender when young; fibrous when overcooked
Famous for: Its mucilaginous (slippery) texture — caused by soluble fiber, which is actually beneficial!
Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus
Color: Bright green
Shape: Tapered, ribbed pods
Texture: Tender when young; fibrous when overcooked
Famous for: Its mucilaginous (slippery) texture — caused by soluble fiber, which is actually beneficial!