{"product_id":"okra-box-mexican","title":"Fresh Mexican Okra Box - Okro for African Soup","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse thoroughly under cold running water before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim the stem ends, then slice or chop finely — the smaller the cut, the more the characteristic 'draw' texture comes through in the finished soup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkra soup (draw soup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeafood okra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStews and stir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStore in the fridge crisper drawer and use within 3-5 days. Chop and freeze in portions for longer keeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Mexican okra different from African okra?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the same vegetable grown in a different region — similar texture and flavour, and a reliable year-round source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow small should I cut the okra for soup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinely chopped or grated okra gives the most pronounced 'draw' texture; larger pieces give a milder thickening effect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SurulereFoods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243383542108,"sku":"FRH-PA-0004","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/9424\/3420\/files\/1723658824989732.jpg?v=1756450801","url":"https:\/\/www.surulerefoods.com\/products\/okra-box-mexican","provider":"SurulereFoods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}