Southern Fried Okra With Cornmeal Recipes

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

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.

PAN-FRIED OKRA WITH CORNMEAL RECIPE

Steps:

• Place 1 ½ tablespoons of the canola oil in each of 2 medium-size nonstick skillets, and heat over medium-high. Divide okra between skillets, and stir to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle okra in each skillet with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Divide yellow cornmeal and cayenne pepper evenly between skillets; stir to coat. Drizzle 1 ½ tablespoons oil over mixture in each skillet, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until okra is tender and browned, about 6 minutes.

CRISPY FRIED OKRA WITH CORNMEAL COATING RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 200 F.
• Place a rack in a large baking pan and set it aside.
• Wash the okra and drain thoroughly.
• Cut off the stem ends of the okra and then cut the pods crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy saucepan to 370 F to 375 F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce; add okra and stir to coat all pieces thoroughly.
• In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, salt, ​and cayenne pepper, if using.
• Dip okra pieces into the cornmeal mixture to coat well.
• When the oil comes to temperature, fry the okra in batches until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes for each batch.
• Drain the okra briefly on paper towels. Place the drained okra on a rack in the baking pan and put it in the preheated 200 F oven to keep warm while you cook subsequent batches.

FRIED OKRA

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.

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Wash okra and cut into 1/2 inch rounds.
• Put in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with flour. Shake it around vigorously to coat evenly, then bounce in a wire strainer to remove all excess. Final coat should be very light!
• Return to mixing bowl and add beaten egg. Stir to cover each piece of okra.
• Place cornmeal in zipper bag with salt and pepper.
• Add okra in 1 cup batches and shake until each piece is coated. Remove with something that will allow extra cornmeal to fall away. Put on a plate until all okra is coated.
• Fry in 1/2 inch lard or oil at 400 degrees or med-high until pieces are golden brown.
• Drain on brown paper or a wire rack.
• Salt additionally if desired.