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Authentic Southern Fried Okra Recipe

Authentic Southern Fried Okra Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 quart fresh okra
2 -3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups yellow plain cornmeal ( stoneground is best)
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
lard or vegetable oil

Directions:

Wash okra and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
Put in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with flour. Shake it around vigorously to coat evenly, then bounce in a wire strainer to remove all excess. Final coat should be very light!
Return to mixing bowl and add beaten egg. Stir to cover each piece of okra.
Place cornmeal in zipper bag with salt and pepper.
Add okra in 1 cup batches and shake until each piece is coated. Remove with something that will allow extra cornmeal to fall away. Put on a plate until all okra is coated.
Fry in 1/2 inch lard or oil at 400 degrees or med-high until pieces are golden brown.
Drain on brown paper or a wire rack.
Salt additionally if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.24 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.99g	3%
Cholesterol	27.28mg	9%
Sodium	413.44mg	17%
Potassium	303.09mg	6%
Total Carbs	30.82g	10%
Sugars	0.97g	4%
Dietary Fiber	4.28g	17%
Protein	5.07g	10%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	26%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	62.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.49 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.83g	3%
Cholesterol	25.04mg	9%
Sodium	379.49mg	17%
Potassium	278.2mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.29g	10%
Sugars	0.89g	4%
Dietary Fiber	3.93g	17%
Protein	4.66g	10%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	26%
Iron	1.6mg	10%
Calcium	57.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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