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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (158g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 267 | ||
| Calories from Fat 133 | (50%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 14.9g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 310mg | 12% | |
| Potassium 439mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.7g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 23% | |
| Sugars 1.6g | ||
| Protein 4.8g | 9% | |
Fried Okra
By: Slatts
May 28, 2008
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.
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Directions
1
Cut okra into 1/2 inch rings.2
Combine cornmeal, paprika, salt, and pepper.3
Coat orka rings in the cornmeal mixture.4
Heat oil in a large skillet over meduim high heat.5
Fry coated okra rings 5-7 minutes until golden brown and tender. Be sure to turn the orka during cooking to ensure even doneness.6
Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Bea14
On Jul 23, 2008
For those having trouble getting cornmeal to stick to okra, try stirring okra in a little buttermilk before coating with cornmeal mixture. The okra will be slimmy, but that's what you want. I use half flour and half cornmeal and do not use paprika and I deep fry mine, so it would be unfair to rate this version, but I know buttermilk works.
From: puppitypup
On Jul 15, 2008
LOVED IT! Slatts, the flavor on these is perfect. For anyone who's afraid of okra due to the slimy canned version mom served back in the day, this is a whole 'nother thing...DELICIOUS! I did lose most of the cornmeal mixture from the sides of the okra, but there was enough left in the ends, I thought it was just right! Thank you for posting Slatts, made for ZWT, please see my rating system as I rate tougher than most. Edited to say that I've made this again and it was just as delicious so I've up'd it to the 5 stars it deserves!
From: Sharon123
On Jul 1, 2008
A good basic recipe for yummy fried okra! The paprika is a nice touch! Thank you! ZWT4-Fancy Feinschmeckers!
From: Sydney Mike
On Jun 29, 2008
Might just have found myself another veggie to include in my short list of vegetables to make regularly around here! After rinsing the okra, I had little difficulty getting the wet okra coated with the cornmeal mixture (to which, by the way, I added some garlic), & the resulting taste was very satisfying! Definitely a keeper of a recipe! [Made & reviewed while touring Africa on Zaar's World Tour 4]
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