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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is the Southern way to fry okra. Choose okra that in't dry, it should have some moisture in it. This is Southern popcorn. Ingredients:
okra, sliced across (one cup sliced is about one serving) |
salt |
black pepper |
cornmeal |
vegetable oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Slice okra across
2. Pour oil about 1/2 inch in skillet, cast iron works great
3. Season cornmeal with salt and pepper, place in bowl or paper bag
4. Place okra in cornmeal and shake bag or coat completely if using a bowl
5. Heat oil to medium high and place one layer of okra in skillet. Fry until golden brown
6. Remove with slotted utensil and drain on paper towls immediately.
7. Note: When okra is out of season, you can use frozen, but keep frozen, do not thaw. Drop frozen and coated into hot oil.
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