Name: Fried Okra
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound young okra; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Pepper to taste; Dash cayenne pepper

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound young okra

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/4 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

Dash cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Cut off the stems and the tips of the okra pods. Wash thoroughly and place them in a pan of boiling salted water. Cook for about 8 minutes. Drain and let dry thoroughly.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl. Blend the cornmeal. Fry in deep fat (350°) or sauté in butter until brown.

TagsSouthern American Okra Vegetable Cornmeal Flour Side Starter Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Vegan Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Deep Fry Saute Cookbooks

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