Glad it was helpful! I realized that concept about many things in this garden. Lol. A few years back I realized how delicious broccoli leaves taste. Another garden gift. Its truly a learning experience.
I've been so curious if I could do anything with my okra leaves, and I LOVE collards, so this video was very appreciated and a total win! Made me want to go out at 10pm to harvest some leaves, but you did the 3 hour salt/water soak, so I'll wait until tomorrow. Your garden looked so nicely organized! Thank you for the video!
ROFL! Thaks for visiting Grace. Glad the video was helpful. Since starting this gardening journey my family has tried a variety of leaves, Okra, Broccoli, Blackeyed pea and Sweet Potatoe. Learning new ways to utilize the produce has been fun to vlog.
TOUGHT OF THIS FEW DAY'S AGO,DIDN'T KNOW IF THEY WERE EATABLE. GUESS SO,I'M A COUNTRY BOY FROM NASHVILLE TENNESSEE I LIKE IT SPICY. SO SOME HOT PEPPER'S FROM THE GARDEN AND A SHOT OF CAJUN SPICE GONNA IT MY SKILLET. THANK'S FOR YOUR VIDEO IT LOOKED GREAT. I HEAR SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI LEAVE'S MAYBE A CHOICE ASWELL. I LIKE TO GET ME A GOOD BEER BUZZ AND GET MY COOK ON.😎🇺🇸👊🤘
Hi MichaelJ, Thanks for the visit and the comment. I am a native Tennessean as well. Lol I am growing squash in the garden. I may look into that squash leaf deal. They are really large. Thanks for sharing.
Once they see this video, they'll have them in the grocery store for an unbelievably high price. They constantly monitor what we eat. Just the other day, I saw beet leaves for sale. Ridiculous.
LoL Barbara. I think you are correct. They monitor then try to overcharge people to be able to eat. I am glad I began this garden and I am seeing the financial freedom it provides. Thanks for visiting. I hope to grow a few beets next season.
Why do you soak them in the salt water for 3 hours? Is it specific to the okra leaves, or do you do this for any green you use from your garden? I have TONS of okra, amd love collards, so this recipe looks like a winner. Thanks!!
Hey Joschmo, Thanks for visiting and commenting. During my prep, I normally rinse leaves for loose dirt, but then I soak all leaves in a water mixture to kill any bugs: ants, mites, aphids, spiders, worms etc that may be clinging to the leaves. They usually can't survive being submersed in water mixed with one or any of the following; salt, vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice. Then a quick rinse after the soak. Now, maybe 30 mins to 1 hours soaking is fine, it's just my quirk :-). Also the salt should be 2-3 tbsp to 3-4 cups water. I use cold water to prevent shrinkage, but I have heard of others using warm water. I love okra. Seasoning is the key to cooking delicious leaves.
Thanks for visiting NotAutumnJ. I have cooked several different types of greens including okra leaves and Ive frozen the seasoned leftovers. I think the key is making sure they have cooled down completely before storing. Also using freezer bags is best and removing as much air from the bag as possible. Im not an expert, but Ive had some keep for 2 months. Some people believe they can be kept up to 6 months.
Hi Genesis. Thanks for stopping by. I prefer those new leaves as they as soft to the touch and tender for cooking. The older leaves might be a little tougher but of course it's up to you. Also be careful not to remove a new leaf that has a bud starting as it could be feeding the future okra spud. Enjoy! 🙂
Excellent recipe!!! Just wondering. Do the leaves have to be picked young and tender or can they be picked after the crop is harvested? I’m keto. Was the sugar necessary? Thanks. Until your reply and beyond, take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🖖👍🏼
Hi Charles, thanks for visiting. I used leaves that did not contain an okra sprout, so they were young only a few weeks. They were Soft. Be aware that if you remove a leaf that is connected to an okra sprout, the sprout will die. I have used leaves after the harvest, but I felt it took a little more cook time. The sugar is not necessary, but some people feel okra & turnip greens have a little "bite" to them so they add a tinch of sugar, but it can be skipped. Just depends on the taste buds. :-)
@@catshobbycorner8975 Thank you so much for your reply!!! I’m not gardening right now, but have in the past. Okra is one of my favorite crops. It’s great to know when my back and knee issues are resolved, I’ll have another way to enjoy my red and green okra. I just love the stuff. I learned to eat greens in my thirties (thirty years ago … arrrgh!!!) with sugar, but I’m keto/carnivore now and must avoid it. I eat my greens of all varieties with smoked jowl, onions and garlic and LOVE them, especially collards. I’m giving okra leaves a try next year. Thanks for the info!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾
Mmmmmh wait a minute, you're always Tryna do something with your garden 😂😅. I have some Okra but it ain't ready, the leaves look like they are though Were there any side effects?
Hey Enock. Thanks for commenting. Yes, I am always out here discovering something in this garden.🙃🙃 The key is not to cut leaves where the okra bud is starting. You will stop the okra growth. Only use excess leaves. The younger ones are best. The only side effect was an empty dinner plate.
Hi Hylenas. It was good. I have cooked them many times since this original video. The taste reminds me of collard greens, but they do not take as long to cook. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Thanks for the great video! I have been wasting my leaves but will try to eat them now.
Glad it was helpful! I realized that concept about many things in this garden. Lol. A few years back I realized how delicious broccoli leaves taste. Another garden gift. Its truly a learning experience.
I've been so curious if I could do anything with my okra leaves, and I LOVE collards, so this video was very appreciated and a total win! Made me want to go out at 10pm to harvest some leaves, but you did the 3 hour salt/water soak, so I'll wait until tomorrow. Your garden looked so nicely organized! Thank you for the video!
ROFL! Thaks for visiting Grace. Glad the video was helpful. Since starting this gardening journey my family has tried a variety of leaves, Okra, Broccoli, Blackeyed pea and Sweet Potatoe. Learning new ways to utilize the produce has been fun to vlog.
TOUGHT OF THIS FEW DAY'S AGO,DIDN'T KNOW IF THEY WERE EATABLE. GUESS SO,I'M A COUNTRY BOY FROM NASHVILLE TENNESSEE I LIKE IT SPICY. SO SOME HOT PEPPER'S FROM THE GARDEN AND A SHOT OF CAJUN SPICE GONNA IT MY SKILLET. THANK'S FOR YOUR VIDEO IT LOOKED GREAT. I HEAR SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI LEAVE'S MAYBE A CHOICE ASWELL. I LIKE TO GET ME A GOOD BEER BUZZ AND GET MY COOK ON.😎🇺🇸👊🤘
Hi MichaelJ, Thanks for the visit and the comment. I am a native Tennessean as well. Lol I am growing squash in the garden. I may look into that squash leaf deal. They are really large. Thanks for sharing.
At my village here in Africa, we mix okra and it's leaves and coock it then eat with pap( ugali sadza) . it's very nice
Thanks for visiting Mary-r8h9k and commenting. I plan to continue finding new recipes to try. :-)
I dry my Okra leaves and use to cook with or sprinkle on salads.
That Sounds like a great Idea ! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for commenting.
Once they see this video, they'll have them in the grocery store for an unbelievably high price. They constantly monitor what we eat.
Just the other day, I saw beet leaves for sale. Ridiculous.
LoL Barbara. I think you are correct. They monitor then try to overcharge people to be able to eat. I am glad I began this garden and I am seeing the financial freedom it provides. Thanks for visiting. I hope to grow a few beets next season.
Why do you soak them in the salt water for 3 hours? Is it specific to the okra leaves, or do you do this for any green you use from your garden? I have TONS of okra, amd love collards, so this recipe looks like a winner. Thanks!!
Hey Joschmo, Thanks for visiting and commenting. During my prep, I normally rinse leaves for loose dirt, but then I soak all leaves in a water mixture to kill any bugs: ants, mites, aphids, spiders, worms etc that may be clinging to the leaves. They usually can't survive being submersed in water mixed with one or any of the following; salt, vinegar, baking soda or lemon juice. Then a quick rinse after the soak. Now, maybe 30 mins to 1 hours soaking is fine, it's just my quirk :-). Also the salt should be 2-3 tbsp to 3-4 cups water. I use cold water to prevent shrinkage, but I have heard of others using warm water. I love okra. Seasoning is the key to cooking delicious leaves.
My okra plants are over 14 ft. talk now. October the 10th of 2024. I’m going for that Guiness Record of 15 meters.
Congratz Justinleck! Thats tells me you have great fertilizer and soil. Here's to beating the record. Lol
Can i eat it without chicken or any kind of meat?
Yes, of course. I sometimes only eat a plate of my veggies with NO meat portion. Thanks for visiting.
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Hi Gracie, Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Loved the hearts.
Can you freeze them after cooking
Thanks for visiting NotAutumnJ. I have cooked several different types of greens including okra leaves and Ive frozen the seasoned leftovers. I think the key is making sure they have cooled down completely before storing. Also using freezer bags is best and removing as much air from the bag as possible. Im not an expert, but Ive had some keep for 2 months. Some people believe they can be kept up to 6 months.
Love this! I have okra plants that have some leaves, can I use the older leaves too or just the young ones?
Hi Genesis. Thanks for stopping by. I prefer those new leaves as they as soft to the touch and tender for cooking. The older leaves might be a little tougher but of course it's up to you. Also be careful not to remove a new leaf that has a bud starting as it could be feeding the future okra spud. Enjoy! 🙂
@@catshobbycorner8975 thank you for your response! I’m definitely going to try this.
@@catshobbycorner8975 I’m a new subscriber now thank you again!
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Excellent recipe!!! Just wondering. Do the leaves have to be picked young and tender or can they be picked after the crop is harvested? I’m keto. Was the sugar necessary? Thanks. Until your reply and beyond, take care, be safe, best wishes and God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🖖👍🏼
Hi Charles, thanks for visiting. I used leaves that did not contain an okra sprout, so they were young only a few weeks. They were Soft. Be aware that if you remove a leaf that is connected to an okra sprout, the sprout will die. I have used leaves after the harvest, but I felt it took a little more cook time. The sugar is not necessary, but some people feel okra & turnip greens have a little "bite" to them so they add a tinch of sugar, but it can be skipped. Just depends on the taste buds. :-)
@@catshobbycorner8975 Thank you so much for your reply!!! I’m not gardening right now, but have in the past. Okra is one of my favorite crops. It’s great to know when my back and knee issues are resolved, I’ll have another way to enjoy my red and green okra. I just love the stuff. I learned to eat greens in my thirties (thirty years ago … arrrgh!!!) with sugar, but I’m keto/carnivore now and must avoid it. I eat my greens of all varieties with smoked jowl, onions and garlic and LOVE them, especially collards. I’m giving okra leaves a try next year. Thanks for the info!!! God bless!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾
I did not know okra leaves were edible!!!
Yes, and easy enough to season. Thanks for visiting.😊
Mmmmmh wait a minute, you're always Tryna do something with your garden 😂😅. I have some Okra but it ain't ready, the leaves look like they are though
Were there any side effects?
Hey Enock. Thanks for commenting. Yes, I am always out here discovering something in this garden.🙃🙃 The key is not to cut leaves where the okra bud is starting. You will stop the okra growth. Only use excess leaves. The younger ones are best. The only side effect was an empty dinner plate.
Those some jurassic park leaves...yes..
Yes they can get pretty large
What variety of okra gave you those huge leaves? That meal looked fabulous!
What a good idea 👍! Thanks for sharing, definitely will try this recipe when my okra grows big.
How it taste
Hi Hylenas. It was good. I have cooked them many times since this original video. The taste reminds me of collard greens, but they do not take as long to cook. Thanks for visiting and commenting.