I tried okra in the Laurie Colwin recipe and found it disgusting. A lot of people do which may mean it is either disgusting or we’re cooking with it incorrectly.
I grew up eating okra. Stewed okra is disgusting. That slime is just the most unappetizing thing. The texture can’t be any better, but I’ve never managed to get any into my mouth.
However, okra is quite good when lightly battered and flash fried. It’s good in thick, spicey gumbo or jambalaya. It’s good pickled, particularly with hot peppers.
It’s merely OK when heavily battered and deep fried.