FRIED OKRA SALAD

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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     side-dish

Time 52m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons Essence or other Creole seasoning, divided, recipe follows
1 cup solid vegetable shortening or oil, for frying
1 egg
1 tablespoon hot sauce
4 cups frisee
16 okra pods, washed and cut into bite-sized rounds
Salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sliced smoked mozzarella
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Warm Andouille Dressing, recipe follows
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 ounces finely chopped andouille sausage
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 turns freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Beat together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a small bowl. Add the okra and turn to coat evenly. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of Essence.
  • Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and heat the shortening in a skillet, if using, otherwise heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 360 degrees F. When it is hot, place the okra in the oil and fry, turning once, for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle the okra with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Essence. Divide the frisee among 4 salad plates, season with salt and pepper, to taste, top each with okra, smoked mozzarella and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.
  • Heat a medium dry skillet over high heat. Add the andouille and saute for 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallots and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the oil and vinegar, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any remaining dressing.

Arman Chowdhury
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This salad looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!


Lisa Estrada
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


crockit7247
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The fried okra is a fun and tasty way to sneak in some extra veggies.


Rizwan Sahito
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook okra and this salad is a great option. It's easy to make and it's very tasty.


Esther Akotia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very refreshing and flavorful.


Syed Ameer Hussain Shah
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but this salad might change my mind. It looks so good!


safat mollah
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This salad looks so refreshing and flavorful. I can't wait to try it.


Jen Oneil
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I've never had fried okra before, but this salad sounds delicious. I'm definitely going to try it.


Sk Nayem
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This salad is a great way to use up fresh okra. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with grilled chicken, fish, or pork.


Sulaiman Abubakar
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


MD MASUM Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The fried okra is a fun and tasty way to sneak in some extra veggies.


Michelle Fowler
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook okra and this salad is a great option. It's easy to make and it's very tasty.


Ashleigh Johannes
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover fried okra. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Harvin Hizzer
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fried okra.


Angela chioma Ohabuiro
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very refreshing and flavorful.


James Mulhall
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this salad. The okra was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.


Md Shahein
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the crispy okra and the tangy dressing.


Mereti Tubu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The okra is crispy and flavorful, and the dressing is tangy and refreshing. I highly recommend it!


Mst Srity
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This fried okra salad is a great way to use up fresh okra from the garden. It's also a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served with grilled chicken, fish, or pork.


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