I got to searching Korean recipes that use Okra; apparently they pickle it. Here’s an interesting Grilled Cheese:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gochujang-grilled-cheese-56389469
And here’s a recipe for pickling Okra:
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/35965/grandma-omas-pickled-okra/
-JT
Pickled okra is quite good as I mentioned. The flavor blends well with hot spices. The first time you try it, the “fuzz” on the outside is a little startling, though.