The green slimy fruit shaped in a conelike form is of the West African origin. The Igbo tribe in Nigeria calls it "ọ́kụ̀rụ̀", while the Yoruba’s call it "Ila." Most people classify okra as a vegetable ...

Waterleaf soup with okra is a popular dish in West Africa . The combination of waterleaf and okra creates a thick, hearty ...

In a heavy-bottom dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Saute 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Add ham, bay leaf and thyme and cook ...

In recent times, more and more black chefs have started searching their roots to celebrate the culinary history of the African diaspora. Among the foods they’re using in both traditional and ...

See a roundup of okra recipes, including Indian, Mediterranean, African, Asian, Mexican, and American Southern-inspired dishes. Oh, sweet okra. Can anyone really say they’ve spent quality time in the ...

Spicy mango leaf stew is another favorite where the leaves are cooked with beans or lentils. The stew is spiced with chili ...