Best 6 Stir Fried Okra Recipes
Stir-fried okra is a delectable dish that combines the unique flavors of okra with a medley of other ingredients to create a vibrant and flavorful dish. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or as a flavorful side dish to complement a variety of main courses. With its crispy texture and slightly slimy interior, okra adds a distinct character to this dish, while the combination of aromatics and spices creates a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or just starting to explore the culinary arts, this stir-fried okra recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create this delicious dish, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful and enjoyable cooking experience.
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FRIED OKRA
A simple Southern classic! Okra is dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden.
Provided by Linda Martin
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 167.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA
Golden brown with a little fresh green showing through, this fried okra recipe is crunchy and addicting! My sons like to dip them in ketchup. -Pam Duncan, Summers, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 31g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 410mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
STIR FRIED OKRA
Make and share this Stir Fried Okra recipe from Food.com.
Provided by katybugkaren
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet or wok.
- Add okra and all other ingredients.
- Stir-fry for 8-10 minutes or until okra is tender crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 21.1, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 2.1
PAN-SEARED OKRA WITH BACON
Okra is a staple in Gullah cooking, and let me tell you, give me a cast-iron skillet and I'm a happy girl. It's the perfect pan for giving that okra its crispy, roasted exterior. Paired with bacon...shoot, it's downright delicious. My secret for un-slimy okra? A squeeze of lemon juice.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the okra to the drippings in the skillet. Add the canola oil if the skillet is dry. Sprinkle with the House Seasoning, and toss to coat. Saute until crispy and golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Squeeze the juice from the lemon over the top of the okra. Crumble the bacon over the top and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper. Serve right from the skillet.
- Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
OKRA STIR-FRY
A fusion of the deep south and asia! I do not remember where I got it from but the taste works well (at least for me). My japanese mom-in-law loves it!
Provided by SOG1677
Categories Vegetable
Time 32m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken and peppers in the soy sauce, minced ginger, and balsamic vinegar.
- Cut the heads and tails off the okra and cut into 1/4 inch rounds.
- Dump them in a bowl and don't season them!
- Stir-fry the chicken until about 2/3 done, pull chicken out and set aside.
- Add oil, then the okra.
- Stir like crazy.
- Your goal is little green things that look like they are trying to be a nice golden brown.
- If you cook the okra just right, it is great. Under or over-cook it, it is great.
- Throw the chicken back in and stir.
- Add the peppers.
- Toss in about a teaspoon of curry powder for fun.
- Serve over rice or with mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 42.6, Sodium 49.9, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 13.1
B.J. DENNIS'S OKRA STIR-FRY WITH RICE
Limpin' Susan is often called the wife of Hoppin' John, the pilau of peas and rice that Gullah cooks have made for generations in the South Carolina Sea Islands and Lowcountry, and that is also common in the Caribbean. Like Hoppin' John, the dish takes many forms depending on whose kitchen you grew up in. Some recipes start with fried bacon and end with washed long-grain rice, onions and okra steaming over simmering water for 45 minutes. Others call for simmering everything in chicken stock, or mixing chicken broth and cornstarch, then mixing the broth into cooked rice. B.J. Dennis, a Charleston chef, likes his Limpin' Susan more like a dry stir-fry, akin to what one might eat in Trinidad. The rice is cooked ahead of time, so liquid is fully absorbed and the grains remain distinct. This recipe is vegetarian, although Mr. Dennis likes to toss in a handful of chopped shrimp when the onions are softening.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour oil into an 8-inch skillet, adding more, if needed, to make sure it coats the entire bottom of the pan. Heat over medium to medium-high heat and add the okra. Cook, stirring occasionally, until okra is slightly browned and tender, about 4 minutes. Cover to allow okra to steam for a bit, until tender, about 1 to 4 minutes more.
- Add everything else but the rice and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring frequently. Increase heat to high and add rice, stirring gently but constantly for about 2 minutes. If you want the rice to brown. like fried rice, you can cook the mixture longer. Taste frequently, and add more seasoning and oil throughout the process as needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 686, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 125 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young okra pods for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the okra pods by cutting off the stem and blossom ends.
- Soak the okra pods in cold water for 30 minutes to reduce their sliminess.
- Slice the okra pods into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
- Add oil to the wok or skillet and swirl to coat.
- Add the okra pods to the wok or skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Add your desired seasonings and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the stir-fried okra immediately with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried okra is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. The key to making perfect stir-fried okra is to use fresh, young okra pods and to cook them quickly over high heat. With its slightly crunchy texture and savory flavor, stir-fried okra is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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