Fried Okra
2014-08-31- Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
- Yield : 4 servings
- Servings : 4 servings
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 5m
- Ready In : 25m
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Ingredients
- 1 pound okra (if using fresh okra cut in 1/4 inch coins) (if frozen thaw to room temperature)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup oil
- 1 egg or 1/2 cup buttermilk
Directions
Step 1
Mix cornmeal and salt in a medium bowl or a baking pan.
Step 2
Beat the egg with 2 tablespoon water. Soak and coat the okra with the beaten egg. If using buttermilk, dip and coat the okra in buttermilk.
Step 3
Dredge and roll the okra in the cornmeal mixture to coat well
Step 4
Drop in hot oil and fry until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon and remove to paper towels.
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