Julie's Fried Okra

15m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
25m
Ready In

Recipe: #15906

November 14, 2014



"I love fried okra. If I could change one thing about hubby, I would make him like all the vegetables I like. His mom pretty much raised him on corn, peas and green beans. He'll eat any vegetable raw, but something like this, he wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole. About 8 years ago, I finally realized I should just make 2 veggies for dinner, that way we're both happy. Recipe adapted from Slatts over at fooddotcom."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (173.9 g)
  • Calories 277.8
  • Total Fat - 15.4 g
  • Saturated Fat - 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 1.7 mg
  • Sodium - 325.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 32.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 6 g
  • Sugars - 2.7 g
  • Protein - 5.2 g
  • Calcium - 114 mg
  • Iron - 1.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 26.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Cut okra into 1/2 inch rings, discarding ends. Place in large bowl and toss with milk. You want enough milk so that all the pieces are damp but not dripping.

Step 3

In separate bowl, combine cornmeal and seasoning. Toss okra with cornmeal. (Or put cornmeal mixture in a paper bag and shake okra in it.)

Step 4

Fry okra 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender, turning halfway.

Step 5

Drain on paper towels or a paper bag. Taste one and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.

Step 6

Note: If using frozen okra, you may be able to omit the milk. The defrosted okra should be damp enough.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

Bergy

I was looking for a recipe where the Okra was fried but not deep fried. This recipe was perfect. The okra was crisp, yet tender. I used hot paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. This was such a treat because it is really rare that we can buy good fresh okra and then I picked the right recipe to cook it. I am sorry there is no photo I was in such a hurry to enjoy it I missed taking a photo. If there is more Okra on Monday I will make it again

5.0

review by:
(17 Feb 2018)

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