I love okra. People who don't like okra often say that it is slimy. I wouldn't call okra slimy...okra definitely has a gooey stickiness to it, but it's one that I find very enjoyable. It's similar to how natto fans love the texture of natto! Plus this method of boiling and then quickly running under cold running water helps reduce a bit of that slimy texture. Basically any form of cooking okra at very high heat helps reduce some of that sliminess (you can even deep-fry okra, so delicious!)