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Fried Okra




Source of Recipe


Southern Living Buttermilk Fried Okra


Recipe Link: http://www.pensieve.me/2011/06/the-best-fried-okra-in-the-world.html

List of Ingredients




•1 lb fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch slices
•3/4 cup buttermilk*
•1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
•1 tsp. salt
•1 tsp. sugar
•1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
•Vegetable oil



Recipe



1. Stir together okra and buttermilk in a large bowl. Stir together cornmeal mix and next 3 ingredients in a separate large bowl. Remove okray from buttermilk, in batches, using a slotted spoon. Dredge in cornmeal mixture, and place in a wire-mesh strainer. Shake off excess.

2. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a large, deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry okra, in batches, 4 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

–> The sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust.


A substitution; to one cup of warmed milk add either:
•1 tablespoon of lemon juice OR
•1 tablespoon of vinegar OR
•1-3/4 tablespoons of cream of tartar