A pale green vegetable that resembles a bell pepper but with a more pointed edge without the sleek texture – that is the okra. I don’t like eating dishes with okra. Not that I’m against eating vegetables but this particular vegetable I really avoid. This innocent looking vegetable may resemble other green vegetables but when it touches the insides of my mouth, I instinctively know that it’s okra, my least favorite vegetable. Most people cook okra by boiling it, or adding it to a dish. It doesn’t taste totally bad at all; it tastes like a mixture of leafy vegetables like cabbage or pechay, and it’s healthy and nutritious too. It doesn’t give off offensive or strong odor, which may be the reason for others disliking it. For me however, not only is it slimy in the mouth, it’s also quite disturbing too especially when chewing on it where you have to struggle with its sliminess along with its little annoying seeds. Some may consider the okra to be their favorite vegetable but for me, it is far from making the list.
Marijoy B. Gualberto
