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SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



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This is another recipe I grew up with. This is passed down from word of mouth, no one has ever written it down before! Fresh, fried okra is soo simple to fix and soo good!

Provided by Jessica K

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb fresh okra, cut into pieces (don't use the top of the stem but the bottom is wonderful to eat)
2 -3 cups cornmeal
1 egg
2 cups buttermilk (regular or lowfat milk is fine, too)
salt and pepper
oil

Steps:

  • In a big bowl beat egg with a fork, pour milk in and combine. Pour the cornmeal in another big bowl.
  • Pour enough oil in a big skillet, halfway up, or you can use a deep fryer. Set heat to Medium-high.
  • Put some okra pieces in milk mixture and then coat in cornmeal batter. Fry in skillet 10-15 min, occasionally turning/stirring them around. They are done when crispy and golden brown but not black!
  • Drain on paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper (i don't use pepper but some people prefer it).
  • Repeat with rest of okra till all gone. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



Southern Fried Okra image

Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic herb seasoning blend
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 31g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



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Make and share this Authentic Southern Fried Okra recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 1 Fat Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart fresh okra
2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups yellow plain cornmeal (stoneground is best)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
lard or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash okra and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Put in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with flour. Shake it around vigorously to coat evenly, then bounce in a wire strainer to remove all excess. Final coat should be very light!
  • Return to mixing bowl and add beaten egg. Stir to cover each piece of okra.
  • Place cornmeal in zipper bag with salt and pepper.
  • Add okra in 1 cup batches and shake until each piece is coated. Remove with something that will allow extra cornmeal to fall away. Put on a plate until all okra is coated.
  • Fry in 1/2 inch lard or oil at 400 degrees or med-high until pieces are golden brown.
  • Drain on brown paper or a wire rack.
  • Salt additionally if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 623.3, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.7

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA



Southern Fried Okra image

Growing up in the south this side dish/veggie was a main staple. Especially when you have home grown veggies on hand.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 okra pods
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Slice okra in 1/4-inch slices.
  • Wash in cold water.
  • Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper together.
  • Roll okra in cornmeal mix.
  • Fry in hot skillet for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels or brown paper bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 396, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.1

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