Is burger night a staple in your house? Maybe it's even become black bean burger night. No shame in that. Either way, there is but one side dish that a burger needs in order to survive: French fries.

Growing up, I hated okra. As I kid, I thought it was slimy and terrible. My first taste of okra fries didn't do much to dispel my childhood aversion. But I kept thinking, "How can I make okra ...