Crispy Fried Okra

This long green pod of goodness grows on a small green stem. The okra itself can be short and stubby, long and fat, or thin and crisp. The plant is made of the outer green pod, the little white pearly beads inside, and the “top,” which is the root of the pod. It is slightly furry on the touch and can be hard and fibrous as it gets older, yet sweet and crisp when picked early on. It is best eaten when young and tender. Okra contains a mucilaginous juice that gives it a slimy texture—but is o