fried okra

Name: Fried Okra
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) fresh okra; 2 cup(s) buttermilk; 1 cup(s) self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 cup(s) cornmeal; 1-2 cup(s) vegetable oil

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Samantha Bideau

Louisville, KY

Updated on Apr 19, 2015

When it comes to okra it's best to use the smallest ones. They are more tender and have smaller seeds.

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method Deep Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound fresh okra
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornmeal
1-2 cup vegetable oil

How To Make fried okra

Step 1

Cut off and discard ends from okra and into 1/2 inch thick slices. Stir into buttermilk; cover and chill for 45 minutes.

Step 2

Combine cornmeal, flour, and salt in a bowl.
Step 3

Remove okra from bowl with slotted spoon, and discard buttermilk. Dredge okra, in batches, in the cornmeal mixture.
Step 4

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a cast iron skillet and heat to 375 degrees. Fry okra in batches 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
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