fried okra
Another one of my Mom's recipes, she never liked fried okra when the crust fell off and half of it burned. So she combined her method and experience with a 1988 Southern Living recipe, and changed to this one. Each piece of okra will be deliciously crisp with the crust intact.
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 2 - eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1/2 cup cracker meal + 1/2 cup self-rising flour)
- 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
- - vegetable oil
How To Make fried okra
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Step 1Wash and slice okra. Pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 2Combine eggs and buttermilk. Add okra and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Step 3Combine flour and cornmeal.
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Step 4Drain okra, small portions at at time, using a slotted spoon.
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Step 5Dredge the drained okra pieces a few at a time through the flour and cornmeal mixture.
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Step 6Heat 2 - 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan.
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Step 7Fry okra until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
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