vegetable that becomes gooey when cooked

The vegetable that becomes gooey when cooked is most commonly known as okra. Okra produces a gummy or gelatinous substance called mucilage when cooked, which gives it a gooey texture. This quality makes it a popular thickener in dishes like gumbo. The slimy texture can be reduced by cooking methods such as quick-frying in a hot skillet, which prevents the mucilage from fully developing.