I don't know if it will lose its thickening property after being dehydrated or not. I'm going to test the dehydrated okra in my next gumbo but I always pan fry (sautee) it to remove the slime and use roux to thicken . I won't be pre frying the dryed so we'll see..
>>>to remove the slime<<<
LOL, Here I was trying to tiptoe around saying that - but that is exactly what gets me with the stewed okra...
I didn’t want to see anyone miss out on fried okra as it is really good as long as they are not too mature and woody.