Okra Water

Recipe Overview Attribute Details Prep Time 5 minutes Infusion Time 8 to 24 hours Total Time ~8 hours 5 minutes Skill Level Beginner Yield 1 to 2 servings (~16–20 fl oz) Dietary Profile Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto, Raw Choosing Your Intensity Level The texture and potency of okra water depend directly on how the pods are

Equipment

• 4 to 5 fresh, tender okra pods (medium size, firm and unblemished)
• 2 cups (16 oz / 500 ml) filtered drinking water ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(117); });
• Optional flavor additions: 1–2 slices fresh lemon or lime
• 1 slice fresh ginger root (peeled)
• 1 fresh mint sprig
• 1 tsp raw honey (stirred in before drinking)
• 1 wide-mouth glass mason jar (24 oz capacity) with a tight-fitting lid
• Paring knife and cutting board
• Fine-mesh strainer (optional, for serving)

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 4 to 5 fresh, tender okra pods (medium size, firm and unblemished)
• 2 cups (16 oz / 500 ml) filtered drinking water ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(117); });
• Optional flavor additions: 1–2 slices fresh lemon or lime
• 1 slice fresh ginger root (peeled)
• 1 fresh mint sprig
• 1 tsp raw honey (stirred in before drinking)

Equipment

• 1 wide-mouth glass mason jar (24 oz capacity) with a tight-fitting lid
• Paring knife and cutting board
• Fine-mesh strainer (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Sanitize the Okra Thoroughly wash the okra pods under cool running water. Use your fingers to gently rub off any residual surface debris, fuzz, or dirt. Pat the pods completely dry with a clean paper towel. ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });
2. Prepare the Pods Using a sharp knife, slice off the tough stem caps at the top and the very tip of each tail. Depending on your chosen intensity: Leave them whole and score with a slit, or
3. Cut each pod into 1/2-inch to 1-inch rounds.
4. Submerge in Water
5. Place the prepared okra into your clean glass jar. Pour the 2 cups of filtered water directly over the pods, ensuring they are fully submerged.
6. Cover and Steep
7. Seal the jar with an airtight lid. Place the jar in the refrigerator (or in a cool, shaded pantry spot) to infuse for a minimum of 8 hours, ideally overnight (up to 12–16 hours).
8. Strain and Extract
9. Once steeped, remove the lid. Using a spoon or tongs, remove the okra pods. For a higher concentration of soluble fiber, gently press or squeeze the cut pods over the jar to release the thick gel clinging to the interior walls, then discard or compost the pods.
10. Serve
11. Pour the liquid into a glass. If desired, pass it through a fine-mesh strainer to catch any loose seeds. Drink chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a slice of ginger.

Nutrition

Calories: 12 kcal < 1% · Protein: 0.8 g 2% · Fat: 0.1 g 0% · Carbohydrates: 2.5 g 1% Dietary · Fiber: (Soluble) 1.5 g 5% · Sugar: 0.8 g — · Sodium: 4 mg < 1%