Southern Fried Okra Recipe

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Southern Fried Okra
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb okra
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 inch of vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. Trim both ends of 1 lb. of okra and cut pods into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 seeded and minced jalapeño chili and 1/4 cup minced scallion. Toss okra in buttermilk mixture; marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix 1 Tbsp. each salt and smoked paprika in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups cornmeal and 1 tsp. salt.
  2. Heat a 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan to 375°F. Take a few pieces of okra out of buttermilk mixture at a time, letting excess drip off, and toss in cornmeal. In batches, drop coated okra pieces into oil; fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle okra with paprika-salt and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 214.6 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.83g 6%
Cholesterol 35.49mg 12%
Sodium 1626.06mg 68%
Potassium 452.78mg 10%
Total Carbs 39.8g 13%
Sugars 3.49g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 23%
Protein 7.34g 15%
Vitamin C 21mg 35%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 122.9mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.21 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.16g 6%
Cholesterol 20.05mg 12%
Sodium 918.42mg 68%
Potassium 255.74mg 10%
Total Carbs 22.48g 13%
Sugars 1.97g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 23%
Protein 4.14g 15%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 35%
Iron 1.4mg 13%
Calcium 69.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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