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Ingredients
- 1/2 kg/ 1 lb Okra
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg (optional)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- salt, pepper, garlic powder – to taste
- Oil for deep frying
Preparation
Step 1
Method:
Clean and trim tip and stem from 1/2 kg okra. Cut them into 1/2″ thick rounds.
Add the okra into a mix of 2 cups buttermilk whisked with one egg. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.
Combine one cup all purpose flour and one cup cornmeal with seasonings : salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Remove a batch of okra from the buttermilk with a slotted spoon so that excess liquid drains off and dredge it in the flour mix.
Deep fry in batches. Drain in paper towels. Serve as a side dish or a snack.