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Fried Okra

By Elizabeth McKeon , Ralph Gevirtz , and Julie Bandy

2.4

(10)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound young okra
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Dash cayenne pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut off the stems and the tips of the okra pods. Wash thoroughly and place them in a pan of boiling salted water. Cook for about 8 minutes. Drain and let dry thoroughly.

    Step 2

    In a mixing bowl. Blend the cornmeal. Fry in deep fat (350°) or sauté in butter until brown.

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