Southern Fried Okra
- 1 lb okra (fresh, whole, local)
- ⅓ cup cornmeal
- ⅓ plus ⅓ cup flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic pwd)
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
- pinch cumin
- ½ cup buttermilk
- oil, for frying
- salt and pepper, to finish
- Rinse okra in cold water well. Drain and pat dry completely.
- Trim tops of vegetables off.
- Heat about ½ inch oil in deep skillet to 350 F.
- First bowl, add ⅓ cup flour with a bit of salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, place buttermilk.
- In a third bowl, combine all remaining dry ingredients well.
- Toss okra in first simple flour bowl and toss well.
- In small batches, place a handful of okra in buttermilk. Cover well.
- Transfer to bowl of dry mix and dredge well. Press this seasoned flour/cornmeal mix into okra.
- Remove to rest on a pan for 5-10 minutes. This will help form that beautiful crust.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Remove to drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Recipe by Southern FATTY at https://www.southernfatty.com/southern-fried-okra/
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