Spicy Southern-Fried Okra
This is a great way to use summer vegetables, including green tomatoes. If you want to be truly authentic, use an iron skillet!
INGRIDIENT
DIRECTION
Step: 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.
Step: 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 FACT
Per Serving: 166 calories; protein 6.6g; carbohydrates 28.2g; fat 3.5g; cholesterol 63.6mg; sodium 141.1mg.
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