The slit will help the inside of the okra soak.
Avoid using hot water to soak the okra since this could make the okra become mushy.
You can throw away the okra once you’ve squeezed all of the mucilage into the glass.
The okra water will taste like unsweetened coconut milk or coconut water.
To tell if okra water is helping your blood sugar, track your blood sugar numbers for at least a few weeks and let your doctor know that you’ve added it to your diet.
Boiling the okra will reduce the bitterness, but avoid boiling the okra or they could become mushy.
If you like, boil and cool the okra up to 1 day in advance. Put the boiled okra and its water into the refrigerator until you’re ready to make the punch.
If you don’t want to use raw egg, leave it out or substitute a pasteurized egg product.
The egg will help the punch foam up a little as it blends.
You shouldn’t store leftover okra punch since it contains raw egg.
The sweetness of the banana and frozen fruit will hide the bitter taste of the sliced okra. The banana will also give the smoothie a slightly creamy flavor.
For a non-dairy smoothie, use kombucha, fruit juice, coconut milk, or okra water. To make a creamier smoothie, use milk or kefir.
You may have to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender occasionally.
If the smoothie is too thin, you can blend in ice cubes to make it thicker.
