Name: Southern Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh okra; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 egg; Hot sauce (optional); 2 cups yellow cornmeal; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Cajun seasoning (optional); Fresh oil for frying

Southern Fried Okra

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Tastier than a batch of fries and more nutritious too, these Southern Fried Okra are twice as divine served alongside a spicy cajun remoulade.

Author: Norann Oleson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 1x
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

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1 pound fresh okra
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 egg
Hot sauce (optional)
2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Cajun seasoning (optional)
Fresh oil for frying

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Instructions

Preheat the oil to 375 degrees F in a fryer, deep skillet, or Dutch oven.
Cut the okra into 1/2-inch slices.
Combine buttermilk, egg, and optional hot sauce (to your taste) in a deep bowl.
Combine corn meal, self-rising flour, salt, and optional Cajun seasoning in a large shallow bowl.
With one hand, dip the okra pieces into the buttermilk mixture; let excess liquid drip off.
Drop the okra pieces into the corn meal and flour mixture, and toss them with your other hand until the pieces are thoroughly coated.
Fry in small batches, with just one layer, for 3 to 4 minutes, until the okra is golden brown.
Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle lightly with salt.
Serve hot.

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/southern-fried-okra/