How can I cook Okra so that it doesn't taste bitter?

[sweetdove_me]

I cooked fresh Okra for the first time and it had a bitter taste. I have more Okra to cook. How can I cook it so that it doesn't taste bitter?
I boiled it.

 

[ranger_co_1_75]

Okra must be thin sliced before cooking. Then Okra should be fried until the sticky sap is fully cooked, before adding to other ingredients.

I prefer Okra 3 ways. Rolled in Cornmeal and fried hot oil. Fried without cornmeal and then used in scrambled eggs or omolets. And finally, Dilled Whole like Dill Pickles.

 

[norajoe86]

well you can try to fry them first or put them in the oven and add spices and tomatoes to them they taste good that way...

 

[molly.malone58]

i don't know but if it is fried, it does not taste bitter to me. only i am still trying to find out how to get it not to look like snot on the inside when i cook it.

 

[gotarheels#14]

i know this will sound wierd but trust me...
get the whole okra(about 4 or 5) and put it in a bowl with about 1 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of butter, salt and pepper. microwave for 2 minutes or less. its amazing!!!!!

 

[Sugar Pie]

add a pinch of sugar, if stewed w/ tomatoes or boiled.

or fry it w/ conrmeal crust.