Okra Water
Okra water is a simple, refreshing drink made by soaking fresh okra pods in water overnight. Light, mild, and easy to prepare, it’s a soothing way to use fresh okra and enjoy something a little different. This easy recipe shows how to make okra water at home with just two ingredients.
Calories: 47kcal
Equipment
- Jars I use quart size jars
Ingredients
- Fresh Okra See notes for amount
- Water Enough to fill the jar or bowl
- Lemon Juice Optional
- Mint Leaves Optional
- Lime Wedges Optional
Instructions
To Make the Okra Concentrate:
- Wash the okra pods and remove the stems.
- Slice the okra pods in half or coarsely chop them.
- Place the okra in a jar or a large bowl and cover it completely with water.
- Refrigerate and let it sit overnight or for at least 8 hours. The water will turn slimy, slightly thick, and have a neutral or somewhat earthy taste.
To Make Okra Water:
- Once the water has infused with okra and turned into a gel-like substance, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- I like to use 1 part of okra water to 2 parts of regular water. Add lemon juice, lime wedges, mint leaves, or your favorite sweetener to the water to add flavor
- Store it in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Video
Notes
Amount of Okra:
The amount of okra you use will affect how thick and concentrated your okra water becomes. More okra creates a thicker, more gelatinous drink, while less okra keeps it lighter and watery. Feel free to experiment to find what you enjoy. If it becomes too thick, simply strain it through cheesecloth and add a little fresh water. Okra water will continue to thicken as it sits in the refrigerator. In my quart-size jars, I use about 5–8 okra pods, which results in a lightly thick consistency after soaking overnight.
The amount of okra you use will affect how thick and concentrated your okra water becomes. More okra creates a thicker, more gelatinous drink, while less okra keeps it lighter and watery. Feel free to experiment to find what you enjoy. If it becomes too thick, simply strain it through cheesecloth and add a little fresh water. Okra water will continue to thicken as it sits in the refrigerator. In my quart-size jars, I use about 5–8 okra pods, which results in a lightly thick consistency after soaking overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
