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Southern Fried Okra

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.

Ingredients

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Instructions

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