Southern Fried Okra is crispy, crunchy and just a tad peppery. Served with Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce it makes the perfect appetizer or side dish for fish, chicken, and pork.
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix yogurt, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in non reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- 2. Trim okra by cutting away and discarding tips and stems. Cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Keep chilled.
- 3. Combine cornmeal, flour and Cajun seasoning in large ziploc bag.
- 4. Working in small batches remove okra from buttermilk with slotted spoon. Add okra to ziploc bag and shake to coat.
- 5. Pour oil in dutch oven or heavy pan to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Using the tongs remove the okra from the bag and add to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on the bottom then flip and fry until the other side is golden brown; approximately 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 6. Serve warm with jalapeno yogurt sauce.
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Mallory Bowles
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for okra lovers. The okra is crispy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement.
Clara Moshi
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The okra is crispy and the yogurt sauce is delicious.
Dursa Ahmedin
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for fried okra. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Shakeel Ehsan
[email protected]I love this recipe! The okra is always crispy and the yogurt sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Syed Hammad Ali Shah
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.
Rupak Official
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The okra was crispy and the yogurt sauce was tangy and creamy.
Mel Stone
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The okra was cooked perfectly and the yogurt sauce was delicious.
Mahin Talukdar
[email protected]I've never had okra before, but this recipe made me a fan. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was a great addition.
Hasnain Jutt
[email protected]The yogurt sauce really made this dish. It was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.
KamRyn and Razor Gilliam
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the okra turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Aanand Aananda kumara
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The okra was crispy and the yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy.
Tahsin Ahmed Joy
[email protected]The okra was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The yogurt sauce was also very good.
Orson Cruz
[email protected]This okra recipe is a keeper! The yogurt sauce is the perfect complement to the crispy okra. I will definitely be making this again.