Fresh Mexican Okra Box - Okro for African Soup

Fresh Mexican Okra Box - Okro for African SoupFresh Okra Box (Mexican grown) is raw, whole okra sold in bulk for making okra soup and other West African draw soups from scratch. Mexican grown okra is a common, good quality source available year round in the UK, with the same mucilaginous texture and mild flavour as African grown okra. How to prepare Rinse thoroughly under cold running water before use. Trim the stem ends, then slice or chop finely the smaller the cut, the more the characteristic

Fresh Okra Box (Mexican-grown) is raw, whole okra sold in bulk for making okra soup and other West African draw soups from scratch. Mexican-grown okra is a common, good-quality source available year-round in the UK, with the same mucilaginous texture and mild flavour as African-grown okra.

How to prepare

• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water before use.
• Trim the stem ends, then slice or chop finely — the smaller the cut, the more the characteristic 'draw' texture comes through in the finished soup.

Perfect for

• Okra soup (draw soup)
• Seafood okra
• Stews and stir-fries

Storage

• Store in the fridge crisper drawer and use within 3-5 days. Chop and freeze in portions for longer keeping.

Frequently asked

Is Mexican okra different from African okra?

It's the same vegetable grown in a different region — similar texture and flavour, and a reliable year-round source.

How small should I cut the okra for soup?

Finely chopped or grated okra gives the most pronounced 'draw' texture; larger pieces give a milder thickening effect.