consistency Using Okra as a thickener

[mmelnick]

Just starting to make some sauce, and thought about how thick Okra can get sometimes. Could this be used to thicken up hot sauce? How would it taste? How would it's shelf life be? Just curious if it's ever been tried before. 

 

[RocketMan]

Consistency might be a little slick and slimy.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMfRG1FnsRA

 

[salsalady]

It should work, consistency would be winging it.  If it turned out good, it would be difficult to replicate, but for one-time sauces, why not?  I don't always keep exact recipes, sometimes it's fun to just wing it~
 
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salsalady

 

[Hybrid Mode 01]

     It might work if you don't add any vinegar or lime juice (acid) to it. Acid will cut the sliminess and make it watery.