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Spicy Southern-Fried Okra

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  • Prep: 30 min
  • Cook: 15 min
  • Ready In: 45 min

“This is a great way to use summer vegetables, including green tomatoes. If you want to be truly authentic, use an iron skillet!” - by Melissa Hamilton

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

  1. Combine okra, onion, green tomato, jalapeno pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Gradually add cornmeal to vegetable mixture until liquid is absorbed and ingredients are moist and evenly mixed.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; spoon batter into skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Fry until bottom of fritter is browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip fritter and fry until other side is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Cut into slices to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

  • Calories
  • 166 cal
  • 8%
  • Fat
  • 3.5 g
  • 5%
  • Carbs
  • 28.2 g
  • 9%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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