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Fried Okra

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Recipe by Linda Martin
"A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden."

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Ingredients

  • 10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously.
Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

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