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Okra

Okra is a main ingredient in both versions of Cajun and Creole gumbo. It is a versatile vegetable that is a staple in Southern cooking and is often fried, sauteéd, or boiled.

Okra

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Okra. Irving, Clay (photographer)

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Date 2008
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