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Grandmother’S Southern Fried Okra

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This Southern side-dish features Fresh okra, cut 1 inch pcs, Green tomato, diced, Onion chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 60.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Southern side-dish features Fresh okra, cut 1 inch pcs, Green tomato, diced, Onion chopped. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh okra, cut 1 inch pcs
  • 1 lg Green tomato, diced
  • 1 md Onion chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced (opt)
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper halved &
Directions
  1. 1
    remove seeds if too -hot 2 Eggs beaten 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper 1/2 c Milk 1 c Cornmeal 1/4 c Vegetable oil
  2. 2
    Combine okra, tomato, onion, garlic & jalapeno in large bowl.
  3. 3
    In separate bowl combine eggs, salt, pepper, milk.
  4. 4
    Pour egg mix over veggies and toss to thoroughly coat.
  5. 5
    Gradually add cornmeal until mixture on the veggies and at the bottom of the bowl soaked up.
  6. 6
    Continue to toss till ingredients evenly mixed.
  7. 7
    Mixture will have a gooey consistency.
  8. 8
    (No Kidding!) Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over med.
  9. 9
    heat until hot.
  10. 10
    Oil is ready when dash of cornmeal sizzles.
  11. 11
    Spoon mixture evenly in skillet.
  12. 12
    Reduce heat to med low.
  13. 13
    Cover and fry till underside golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
  14. 14
    Then invert on plate and slide otherside up into skillet and
  15. 15
    cook uncovered 5-8 min until golden brown.
  16. 16
    Remove from skillet to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  17. 17
    Serve hot

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 60.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 12.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 3.1g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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