Aloha! 🌺 It’s Jihye in Seoul. Today, I’m sharing a super simple recipe for a vegetable that has a bit of a controversial reputation: Okra. Growing up in Korea, okra wasn't a common ingredient at all. In fact, I had never even tasted it until I moved to the US! But after learning about its incredible health benefits—rumor has it that even Cleopatra ate it for her beauty—I knew I had to incorporate it into my diet. If the legendary queen of beauty ate it, there must be something magical in it, right? But then... you face the elephant in the room. It’s SLIMY!!!!!! If the gooey texture of cooked okra makes you hesitate, I have the perfect solution for you: Pickling! While pickled okra retains a tiny bit of its natural texture, the refreshing sourness and the satisfying crunch completely transform it. Plus, popping the little seeds in your mouth is incredibly fun! ✨ Cleopatra’s Secret: The Health Benefits of Okra Before we get to the recipe, let's talk about why you should giv...