down home okra fritters

Name: Down Home Okra Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) yellow corn meal; 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 - egg; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 8 - 10 ounce(s) okra, sliced about 1/4 inch thick; 1 large jalapeno, diced small; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 tablespoon(s) onion, diced small; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 3 teaspoon(s) sea salt; - red pepper flakes ( optional ); 1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil, plus more as frying

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Oct 10, 2013

My family loves these fritters with Chili, Red beans and rice, or just as a snack with sour cream. They eat them up as fast as I can fry them..lol! Sometimes I make them spicier,add fresh corn, cayenne pepper, etc... just play with the recipe..you can't go wrong.. Enjoy...:)) My Photos

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield depends on size you make 8 large, or 20 small

Ingredients

2 cups yellow corn meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 - egg
1 1/2 cups water
8 - 10 ounces okra, sliced about 1/4 inch thick
1 large jalapeno, diced small
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons onion, diced small
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons sea salt
- red pepper flakes ( optional )
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as frying

How To Make down home okra fritters

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and sea salt.

Step 2

Combine the egg and water in another bowl.
Step 3

Pour the water and egg into the cornmeal, stir until smooth.
Step 4

Add the remaining ingredients. Mix till well distributed. ( Batter should be thick, wet, not dry.)
Step 5

In a skillet, ( I use my cast iron ) heat oil on medium. For larger fritters, measure out about 1/4 cup of batter. Pour into the hot oil. Fry the cakes until the bottoms are brown and bubbles form on the tops and edges. About 3 minutes on each side. ( Add more oil as needed as you fry your fritters )
Step 6

Drain on paper towels.
Step 7

Serve with your favorite condiments. They go well with sour cream and salsa. Enjoy!!!
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