OKRA CORNMEAL FRITTERS
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Side Fry Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Bacon Cornmeal Pan-Fry Okra Party Gourmet
Yield Makes about 28 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200°F with rack in middle.
- Cook bacon in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon. Add onion and okra to fat in skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bacon.
- Whisk egg in a medium bowl, then whisk in buttermilk, cornmeal, sugar, cayenne, and 1 tsp salt until smooth. Stir in okra mixture.
- Wipe skillet clean. Add enough oil to skillet to measure 1/4 inch and heat over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook rounded tablespoons of batter (6 to 7 fritters per batch), turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep warm in oven while making remaining batches. Serve immediately.
FRIED OKRA
A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden.
Provided by Linda Martin
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 167.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CORNMEAL FRIED OKRA
My grandma used to make us fried okra a lot when I was a child and I loved it. This version comes from the "Soul and Spice" cookbook. My family likes to eat the fried okra with ranch dressing or ketchup but it is equally good on its own.
Provided by Slatts
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut okra into 1/2 inch rings.
- Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat orka rings in the cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over meduim high heat.
- Fry coated okra rings 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender. Be sure to turn the orka during cooking to ensure even doneness.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 310.5, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.8
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED FRIED OKRA
This classic New Orleans side dish is made with a cornmeal crust.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt shortening in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a frying thermometer registers 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper in another bowl; whisk to combine.
- Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge in flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat coating and frying okra; serve warm.
SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 31g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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