Desserts & Baking

Okra ice cream

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28 August 2026
4
Easy
15 minutes plus 4 hours 20 minutes freeze time
5 minutes

A bold reimagining of a Swati staple; silky, naturally sweet, and dairy free. Okra's signature creaminess makes it a surprisingly perfect base for a no-churn ice cream that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

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Ingredients

Method
  • 1 t bicarbonate of soda
  • 10 fresh okra pods
  • 2 large bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen
  • 2 cup Woolworths Coconut Cream
  • 3 T Woolworths Seasonal Honey, plus extra to sweeten to taste and to drizzle
  • 4 Woolworths Large Sugar Cones, to serve

Method

Ingredients

1. Add bicarbonate of soda and ¼ cup water to a small pot and bring to a medium heat. Add okra pods, cover with a lid and allow to blanch until the water begins to bubble and the okra turns a vivid green.

2. Remove the okra from the pot and spread onto a tray. Allow to cool, then transfer to the freezer for 20 minutes. Chilling firms the okra and makes it easier to blend into a smooth, lump-free base.

3. Add the chilled okra, bananas, peeled, sliced and frozen, coconut cream, and honey to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy with no visible okra pieces. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more honey if needed.

Neliswa Nkala

Recipe by: Neliswa Nkala

Neliswa Nkala is an Eswatini-born chef, content creator and food storyteller, and the founder of Mrs M Decadent Pleasures. A qualified accountant who followed her passion for food, she uses cooking as a way to explore creativity, culture and identity. Her work spans recipe development, catering, food content and culinary experiences, with a focus on bold flavours and thoughtful storytelling.

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