Okra - Nutty

By á-5050

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose baking mix
• 1/2 cup finely chopped salted dry-roiasted peanuts
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• Peanut Oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Toss okra with salt, and let stand 20 minutes. Add egg white, stirring to coast. Stir together baking mix and next 2 ingredients in a large bowl. Add okra, tossing to coast; gently press peanut mixture onto okra, shaking off excess.

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet; heat to 375. Fry okra, in batches, 2-4 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.