Fried Okra - Dee Dee's
By
Diane Atherton
@DeeDee2011
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Buttermilk seems to be the key to getting okra to turn out just the way we like them.
I've tried egg whites before but I think the buttermilk does a better job in getting the crust just right for our taste. Yum!
I've tried egg whites before but I think the buttermilk does a better job in getting the crust just right for our taste. Yum!
Ingredients
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·fresh okra, sliced
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·buttermilk
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·salt and pepper to taste
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·aunt jemima's buttermilk cornmeal
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·canola oil
How to Make Fried Okra - Dee Dee's
- Slice okra and soak in buttermilk.
- Mix cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a bowl with plastic top or a large ziploc bag.
- Drain off as much of the buttermilk as you can. NOTE: it will still be thick.
- Heat oil in iron skillet. I heat up to a medium high. NOTE: I use a 10-inch (seasoned) iron skillet, however, I would think you could use a deep fryer as well.
- Add okra, several at a time to cornmeal to coat. You can put cornmeal mixture in plastic bag or a covered bowl and shake the okra.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown, being careful to not over crowd the skillet.
- Remove from skillet, drain excess oil on paper towels.
