Sunday, September 19, 2021

Fried Okra with Fresh Okra


 Rinse Okra. Cut tips and ends off fresh okra. Slice into 1/4 inch slices. 

2 eggs

1/2 t salt

Beat eggs and salt and toss okra in mixture. Soak for 10 minutes.

Heat oil in black cast iron skillet until water drops pop.  375°

In a gallon zip bag add: 

1 1/4 c yellow corn meal

1/4 c flour

1/2 t ground black pepper

1 t salt


 Remove okra from egg with a slotted spoon shaking off excess egg.  Place in ziplock bag with seasoning and shake until well coated. With slotted spoon take out 1/2 of okra and fry until golden brown.  Drain on plate with paper towels. continue frying the other half.  Salt with Kosher salt as needed.




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