Okra

Okra is a green, elongated vegetable with a unique, mucilaginous texture when cooked. Its flavor is mild and somewhat earthy, with a subtle hint of sweetness. The mucilage can be polarizing as some only think of okra as slimy, but it is useful for thickening in recipes.

Okra is common in curries, stir-fries, and soups, a key component in Indian dishes like bhindi masala and sambar. It's also found in Filipino soups like sinigang, with its mucilage used to thicken sauces and stews.