Spicy
Fried Okra Recipe
Ingredients
:
3
cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
6
tablespoons buttermilk
2
teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4
cup all-purpose flour
1/4
cup cornmeal
1/2
teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4
teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil
for deep-fat frying
Additional
salt and pepper, optional
Pat
okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra
in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture.
In
a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few
pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Facts :
3/4
cup: 237 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium,
20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
