Okra Salad

Okra is among the most significant plants brought to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade. Its origins are disputed, as it’s featured prominently in traditional dishes across Africa and Southeast Asia. But its prominence in African cuisines is undeniable. Most often fried, stewed, or used as a thickener for vegetable dishes like Callaloo or soups like Giambo, it is also controversial, as many dislik