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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another of my favorite dishes (at my weight, they are all my favorite!) from the old south cookin'....FRIED OKRA Ingredients:
1 pound fresh okra |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/4 cup buttermilk |
1 cup flour |
1 cup cornmeal |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Wash and slice okra; pat dry with paper towels.
2. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add okra, and let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper.
4. Drain okra, small portions at a time, using a slotted spoon.
5. Dredge okra, small portions at a time, in flour mixture.
6. Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3-inches in a Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer and heat to 375.
7. Fry okra until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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