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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Fried okra is a summer favorite. This recipe comes from a church cookbook. Serve with Lemon Dressing Dulce De Leche (From Scratch!). Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups self rising flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 lb fried okra |
1 1/2 cups buttermilk |
oil |
1 head bibb lettuce |
1 cup chopped tomato |
1 medium sweet onion, sliced |
1 medium bell pepper, chopped |
lemon, dressing |
1 slice crumbled bacon |
Directions:
1. Combine corn meal and salt. Dip okra in buttermilk and dredge in cornmeal. Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven heated to 375 degrees. Fry okra in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Arrange lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion,and bell pepper on a plater. Add lemon dressing, stirring to coat. Top with bacon and okra. |
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