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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 pound fresh okra |
1 1/2 cups buttermilk |
peanut oil |
1 head bibb lettuce |
1 large tomato, chopped (about 1 cup) |
1 medium-size sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) |
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped |
lemon dressing |
3 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled |
Directions:
1. Combine cornmeal and salt. Dip okra in buttermilk; dredge in cornmeal mixture.
2. Pour peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven or deep cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Fry okra, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
3. Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter; top with tomato, onion slices, and bell pepper. Add Lemon Dressing, tossing to coat. Top with fried okra, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Serve immediately.
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