Fried Okra
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2pounds fresh okra
- 3large eggs
- 1cup self-rising flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Approximately 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
427 calories; 33 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 23 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 530 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cut the okra into ½-inch rounds. In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Place the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag large enough to hold the okra. Dip the okra in the eggs, then drop into the bag. Shake well, making sure that just enough flour adheres to cover and that the okra pieces do not stick together.
- Step 2
Pour enough oil into a deep saucepan to come up to approximately 3 inches in the pan. Heat the oil but watch that it doesn't get too hot. Lower heat. Add okra one handful at a time. Fry, watching carefully, for 3 to 5 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Comments
Alternatively...
Use cornmeal and not flour...no dipping in eggs...just slice fresh okra into 1/8 " think slices...put in paper bag with cornmeal...shake thoroughly...remove from bag and put into frying pan...fry until brown...remove...place on paper towels to absorb grease...lightly sprinkle with sea sal and fresh ground black pepper
No contest...light...crisp and crunchy
make a lot...it will go fast
Cornmeal is definitely the traditional way to go. You can use egg batter but the okra itself has some stickiness when you cut it up so the cornmeal will stick without the egg step.
Alternatively...
Use cornmeal and not flour...no dipping in eggs...just slice fresh okra into 1/8 " think slices...put in paper bag with cornmeal...shake thoroughly...remove from bag and put into frying pan...fry until brown...remove...place on paper towels to absorb grease...lightly sprinkle with sea sal and fresh ground black pepper
No contest...light...crisp and crunchy
make a lot...it will go fast
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