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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The best time to cook Okra is in June.This summer delight would make any mouth water especially if you like okra. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh okra |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup cracker meal |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1 egg |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 cup vegetable oil (or more) |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Wash okra; drain.
2. Cut off tips and stems ends; cut okra crosswise into 1/2 inch slices.
3. Combine flour,cracker meal,1 teaspoon salt and black pepper in a shallow dish.
4. Combine egg,buttermilk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a dish, mixing well.
5. Add about one-third of orka to egg mixture; remove okra with a slotted spoon, and place in flour mixture, stirring gently to coat okra.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven, heat to 375 degrees.
7. Fry okra until golden brown.
8. Drain well on paper towels.
9. Repeat procedure twice.
10. Serve hot.
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