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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Fried Okra

We were literally eating this like popcorn as soon as it was ready.  This batter gives the okra a nice crunch.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Side Dish
NC Ingredients: Okra

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Ingredients

1
lb. fresh okra, cut into ½ inch thick slices
3/4
cup buttermilk
1
½ cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
1
tsp. salt
1
tsp. sugar
1/4
tsp. ground red pepper
Vegetable oil

Directions

Combine the okra and buttermilk in a bowl.

In another bowl, stir together the cornmeal, salt, sugar and red pepper.

Dredge the okra in the cornmeal to coat.

Place the okra in a wire-mesh strainer to shake off any excess.

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy bottom pot to 1 inch deep until it reaches 375 degrees.

Fry the okra in batches until golden brown, turning to cook on all sides if necessary.

Drain on a paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while hot.

 
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