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.

Leyla Erdem
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover okra. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Miki Juma
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have fresh okra on hand.


simple jack
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with okra, tomatoes, and onions.


Amir Eldeeb
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the crispy okra and the tangy dressing.


marissa bousaada
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover okra.


Lenah Labavakatini
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jiku Bhai
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the crispy okra and the flavorful dressing.


Sk Jabed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy okra and the tangy dressing.


1 ik
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! I love the combination of crispy okra, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is also really good.


State Gsm
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook okra, and this salad is a great option. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Maria Abrego
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover okra. I usually have some leftover after I make gumbo, and this salad is a perfect way to use it up.


Abhishek Rauniyar
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I usually make it with fresh okra, but I've also used frozen okra in a pinch and it still turns out great.


Salon Kumal
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out great! The okra was crispy and the dressing was flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Maral_ Maral
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I've never been a big fan of okra, but this salad changed my mind! The okra was perfectly crispy and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Anjola Olamilekan
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This fried okra salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the crispy okra and the tangy dressing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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