Fried Okra

By á-9003

Cook's Note

These proportions are for a moderate level of heat. Adjust for more heat by adding more sriracha; adjust for less heat by adding more mayonnaise.

Ingredients

• Sriracha Mayonnaise:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha hot sauce
• Fried Okra:
• Peanut oil, for frying
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 pounds okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Details

Adapted from cookingchanneltv.com

Preparation

Step 1

Special equipment: a deep-frying thermometer

For the sriracha mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sriracha until completely blended. Set aside.

For the fried okra: In a deep heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 6 cups of oil over medium heat to 350 degrees F.

Pour the buttermilk into a medium bowl and add the okra, tossing it to coat the okra. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne and whisk to combine.

Working in batches, use a slotted spoon to transfer the okra to the flour mixture and toss well to coat. Using a wire mesh skimmer, slide the okra into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes, stirring to fry evenly. Use the skimmer to remove the okra to paper towels to drain.

Serve immediately with the sriracha mayonnaise dipping sauce.