posted by sherryi 07-20-98 11:54 AM
French Fried Okra
Recipe By : Telephone Pioneers - Mississippi
Serving Size : 6
1 pound okra
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups self-rising cornmeal
vegetable oil
Heat oil for deep frying to 375 degrees.
Wash okra and drain well. Remove tip and stem end; cut okra into 1/2 inch slices.
Sprinkle okra with salt; add buttermilk, stirring until well coated. Let stand at least 15 minutes; then drain okra well.
Dredge in corn meal.
Deep fry okra in hot oil at 375F until golden brown; drain on paper towels.