Fried Okra
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

From the Americas, cornmeal. From Africa, okra. Combine the two with seasonings, dip in egg, and deep-fry until tender for a delicious side dish recipe that's authentically Southern.


Fried Okra

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 24 mins
Related Categories: More Vegetables

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound
    fresh okra (about 45 small to medium)
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  • 1/2 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 cup
    yellow cornmeal
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground red pepper
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 1 
    egg
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  • 2 tablespoons
    milk
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    Cooking oil for deep-fat frying
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Directions
1.
Wash okra; trim ends. Slice okra into bite-size pieces; set aside. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornmeal, salt, red pepper, and black pepper; mix well.
2.
In a shallow bowl beat together egg and milk. Dip okra into milk mixture, then into cornmeal mixture; coat well. Fry about one-third of the okra at a time in deep, hot fat (365 degrees F) for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while frying remaining okra. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 208, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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