What are the effects and functions of okra? How to eat okra better

Okra is rich in protein, calcium, and phosphorus. It has the unique advantages of high protein, high nutrition, low fat, low calories, and no cholesterol, making okra a good product for weight loss. Although okra is good, everything needs to be eaten in moderation. Friends who like to eat okra can eat it with confidence!

Contents of this article

1. What are the effects and functions of okra?

2. How to eat okra better

3. Why does okra produce mucus?

What are the effects and functions of okra

Nourishing the kidney: Okra seeds and sticky substances have the effect of nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence, and have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on male organic diseases. It is especially suitable for patients with prostate diseases and kidney deficiency. It is a suitable nutritional health vegetable and has the reputation of "plant Viagra".

Beauty and skin care: Okra is rich in vitamin C and soluble fiber, which not only has a health-care effect on the skin, but also can make the skin whitening and tender. Okra is also rich in carotenoids and β-carotene, which can protect the skin and reduce free radical damage.

Lowering blood sugar: The mucus of okra contains water-soluble pectin and mucin, which can slow down the absorption of sugar, reduce the body's demand for insulin, inhibit cholesterol absorption, improve blood lipids, and eliminate toxins; the rich carotenoids in okra can maintain the normal secretion and action of insulin and balance blood sugar levels.

Protect the stomach and intestines: Okra contains pectin, galactomannan, etc., which can help digestion, treat gastritis and gastric ulcers, and protect the stomach and intestines. The mucin it secretes also protects the stomach wall, promotes gastric juice secretion, increases appetite, and improves indigestion. Therefore, okra is known as one of the best health vegetables for humans and is very beneficial to gastrointestinal health.

Weight loss: Okra is rich in protein, calcium, and phosphorus. It has the unique advantages of high protein, high nutrition, low fat, low calories, and no cholesterol, making okra a good product for weight loss and very suitable for people who are trying to lose weight.

Anti-tumor: Okra is rich in vitamin C, zinc and selenium trace elements, has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, and is also beneficial for anti-tumor.

Eliminate fatigue: Okra contains a viscous liquid and arabinan, galactan, rhamnose, protein, calcium oxalate, etc. Regular consumption helps digestion and enhances physical strength. Eating okra can quickly replenish physical strength and eliminate fatigue.

How to eat okra better

How to make scrambled eggs with okra:

1. Prepare 5 okra, 2 eggs, and some chopped green onions. Wash the okra and cut it into strips. Crack the eggs into a bowl and mix well.

2. Pour the oil into the pan, heat the pan over medium heat, pour in the okra, stir fry for a while, add salt and continue to stir fry, pour in the egg liquid and stir fry until it becomes egg flower

3. Sprinkle some egg flowers, add MSG, pour in rice wine and stir-fry until cooked.

How to make fried okra with dried tofu:

1. Prepare okra, dried tofu, dried chili peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, and white vinegar; then wash the okra and cut it into sections, cut the dried tofu into pieces and blanch them in boiling water, then remove them and drain the water.

2. Cut the pepper into strips, chop the garlic into slices, pour the oil into the pot, add the pepper and garlic slices and stir-fry, then add the okra and dried tofu.

3. Pour in white vinegar, stir-fry evenly over high heat, add salt, sprinkle some pepper, and stir-fry over high heat until cooked.

How to make fried shrimp with okra:

1. Prepare okra, shrimps, and carrots; remove the shrimp threads, pour in cooking wine, add salt, sprinkle some pepper, and add shredded ginger.

2. Pour in water starch, mix well and marinate for a while. Then pour oil into the pan and heat it up. Add shrimps, stir-fry until cooked, then scoop out and add okra and carrots.

3. After stir-frying for a while, add salt, then pour in the shrimps and stir-fry evenly and it's done.

How to make okra salad:

1. Prepare 300 grams of okra, appropriate amount of dried bonito flakes, 1-2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 2-3 teaspoons of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and appropriate amount of water; then wash the okra

2. Put the okra into the boiling water and cook for 4-5 minutes. After it is cooked, take it out and rinse it with cold water. Then rinse it in cold water for a while and place it on a plate.

3. Then pour a little water into the soy sauce, put it in the microwave and heat it for a few seconds, no more than ten seconds, add the sugar and stir evenly until it melts.

4. Pour in oyster sauce and sesame oil, stir well and pour it on the okra. Add in the bonito flakes, stir well and you're done.

How to cook beef with okra:

1. Prepare 450g beef shank, 200g okra, remove the stems, 140g tomato, 100g onion, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon wine, 3 tablespoons tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

2. Wash the beef and blanch it in boiling water for about two minutes. Then take it out and cut it into thick slices against the grain. Pour the water starch into a bowl.

3. Pour the oil into the pan and heat it over high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add the beef and wine, continue to stir-fry evenly, and add the tomato sauce.

4. Add tomatoes, water, oil, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for one hour. Add okra and cook until done. Add water starch to thicken.

Why does okra produce mucus?

Mucus is the nutritional essence of okra, which can enhance the body's resistance, protect the lubrication of human joint membranes and serous membranes, maintain the lubrication of the human digestive tract and respiratory tract, and prevent connective tissue atrophy and the occurrence of collagen diseases.

The young fruit also contains a viscous mixture of polygalacturonic acid, galactan and arabinan, which has a special aroma and flavor. It can aid digestion, relieve spiciness, protect the stomach and liver, enhance physical endurance, strengthen the kidneys and replenish deficiency.

Therefore, when cooking okra, blanch it first and then cut it to retain the mucus.