As its name implies, Chinese okra is native to Asia, though its specific origin is still unknown as it was propagated from wild okra, which was first cultivated from its wild state in Egypt. Chinese okra is elongated with strongly ridged green skin and tapered ends. Plus, it has a spongy, pulpy, slightly fibrous creamy white flesh. As a matter of fact, this okra is considered a squash in some cultures as its flavor is akin to zucchini. Now, if you wanted to make something fantastic with these bad boys, you can slice them and then add them to stir-fries for a boost of a wide variety of nutrients, especially dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin A. And if you're scared of ruining your diet, you'll be happy to know that Chinese okras are low-calorie, low-fat and cholesterol-free. In other words, they're exactly what you need!