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Okra: Fried Okra

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 pound fresh okra
  
• 2 eggs, beaten
  
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
  
• 1 cup all- purpose flour
  
• 1 cup cornmeal
  
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1 tablespoon salt
  
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
  
• Vegetable oil for frying
  






Instructions



1. Wash and cut okra, pat dry with paper towels.
   
   
2. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add okra and let stand for 10 minutes.
   
   
3. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper.
   
   
4. Dredge okra, small portions at a time in flour mixture.
   
   
5. Pour oil to the depth of 2 to 3 inches in a dutch oven or deep fryer and heat to 375 degrees.
   
   
6. Fry okra until golden brown.
   
   
7. Drain on paper towels.