Simplest Fried Okra
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Author Notes: Okra, cornmeal, oil, salt. That's it. As always, take care (and wear shoes!) when deep frying. ---BTE - Big Tex Eats
Serves 4
- 2 cups fresh okra, washed and sliced into 1/2 inch coins
- 1 cup white cornmeal
- salt
- peanut oil for deep frying
- Place the sliced okra in a large bowl filled with cold water and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Remove okra from water, drain (okra may feel sticky, but don't rinse; this is what will bind the cornmeal to each piece), and toss (one small batch at a time) into the cornmeal.
- Meanwhile, heat several inches of oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot. Drop in one cornmeal coated okra coin to test oil; if it sizzles the oil is hot enough.
- Fry the okra in small batches until golden brown.
- Remove using a long handled slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while still hot and serve.
Tags: cornmeal, fried, okra, savory, Side Dishes, Southern, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian
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over 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
This is my absolute favorite thing to do with okra!
over 2 years ago Sagegreen
These are like okra hushpuppies! Yum.
over 2 years ago Big Tex Eats
Yum! I've never tried that, but come summer it'll be on my table first thing. Thanks for the great idea.
over 2 years ago luvcookbooks
Meg is a trusted home cook.
This is so good served over garden lettuce and herb salad. Could go to heaven immediately after.
over 2 years ago Big Tex Eats
Yum! I've never tried that, but come summer it will be on my table. Thanks for the great idea!