To cut the okra into rounds, slice each pod into ½-inch thick coins. To cut the okra into spears, slice each pod lengthwise. Note that the more okra is cut, the more it will release its mucilage.

If possible, choose smaller okra pods, because the older ones are tougher and need longer to cook. This is a fast and easy dish to prepare. It takes less than 10 minutes to cut up the ingredients ...

This recipe was first shared on Dec. 21, 2010 from Angela McCrovitz, a Charleston chef and former instructor at the Culinary Institute of Charleston. Starting just below the stem cap, slice okra ...