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To Prepare for okra Cooking and Serving       Trim and cook whole, or trim and slice.

Test for Doneness    Cook until tender but not soft.

Approximate Cooking Times

 Market Forms  Cooking Forms   Boiling Minutes  Steaming Minutes
 Fresh  whole  15-25  
   sliced  10-15  20
 Canned  sliced  Heat  
 Frozen  whole, baby  8-10  
   sliced  10  

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