National Okra Month

National Okra Month is observed throughout June and provides an opportunity to enjoy okra in a variety of dishes. The vegetable is used in slow-cooked foods such as gumbo, and it can also be oven-roasted or prepared in fungee, a dish from Antigua and Barbuda.

Okra’s texture and versatility make it an interesting ingredient to explore. One HI Cookery recipe suggests washing, drying, trimming, slicing, and roasting the pods with olive oil, salt, pepper, and seasonings. The same source features fungee made with cornmeal and okra, offering another way to enjoy the vegetable during the month.

How to Observe National Okra Month

Celebrate by cooking an okra dish in your own kitchen. Roast sliced pods with olive oil and seasonings, add okra to a gumbo-style stew, or try making fungee. You can also use June as an opportunity to explore the different textures and preparations of this versatile vegetable.

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