Southern Fried Okra Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs okra, well rinsed
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp water
2 cups buttermilk
4 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne
2 cups flour
2 cups smashed saltine crackers (cornmeal size)
black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil

Directions:

Cut the stems off and slice okra 1/4 inch thick.
In a large bowl mix together the egg, water, buttermilk and 2 teaspoons salt.
Add okra.
In another bowl mix together the flour, cracker crumbs, remaining salt and the cayenne and black pepper.
Remove okra with a slotted spoon and add to flour mixture, toss and remove to a rack to shake off excess flour.
Heat the oil to 350.
Add the okra by spoonfulls and fry to golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Keep warm while you fry remaining okra.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1680.2 Kcal (7035 kJ)
Calories from fat	1429.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	158.82g	244%
Cholesterol	36.26mg	12%
Sodium	2769.21mg	115%
Potassium	676.52mg	14%
Total Carbs	64.6g	22%
Sugars	5.63g	23%
Dietary Fiber	10.14g	41%
Protein	12.77g	26%
Vitamin C	35mg	58%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	371mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	357.25 Kcal (1496 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.77g	244%
Cholesterol	7.71mg	12%
Sodium	588.8mg	115%
Potassium	143.84mg	14%
Total Carbs	13.73g	22%
Sugars	1.2g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.16g	41%
Protein	2.72g	26%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	58%
Iron	1mg	27%
Calcium	78.9mg	37%

* 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
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