Directions:
- Place un-cut okra pods in a bowl of cold water. Place 1 to 2 cups plain white cornmeal (not self-rising) in a plastic bag. Drain and discard tip and stem end of okra pod. Slice into 1/4-inch slices directly into the cornmeal. Shake bag often to coat each piece well. Depending on the amount of okra you are preparing, start 1/3 to 1/2 cup shortening to melt in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. When all the okra is well coated with cornmeal, place in a sieve and shake gently to remove excess cornmeal.
- Test the pan for correct heat by placing 1 slice of okra in the hot shortening. If it sizzles, the pan is hot enough. Place the remaining okra into the skillet. Cover the skillet. Allow the okra to fry 3 to 5 minutes. Uncover and turn gently. Cover and continue to fry, checking and turning as needed until okra is quite brown and very crisp. Salt to taste. Place 2 or 3 crumpled paper towels in a serving bowl. Remove okra to towels and allow to drain well.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 276.94 Kcal (1159 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 21.96 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.44g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 33.25mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 683.56mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 58.87g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 2.31g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.37g | 37% | |
| Protein | 8.28g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 39.1mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 143.1mg | 14% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 119.86 Kcal (502 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 9.5 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.06g | 4% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 14.39mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 295.83mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 25.48g | 20% | |
| Sugars | 1g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.06g | 37% | |
| Protein | 3.58g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 61.9mg | 14% | |
* 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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