Cajun Fried Okra
Source of Recipe
Recipe By: Paula Deen
Cajun Fried Okra
Serves 10
Ingredients:
6 cup oil -- for frying
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons House Seasoning -- recipe follows
1/4 teaspoons Cajun spice
2 pounds fresh okra -- sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup buttermilk
Creamy Chili Sauce -- recipe follows
Heat oil in a large -- heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350
degrees F. (You may not need to use this much oil; do not fill the
pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.)
In a medium bowl -- combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and
Cajun spice. Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour
mixture to coat well. Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook
until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.)
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
Instructions
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to
6 months.
Creamy Chili Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon garlic chili pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well. Cover and
chill.
Yield: 1 1/4 cups
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 to 10 servings
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