GRANNY'S FRIED OKRA

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I've been meaning to post this one for a while. My husbands grandmother who everyone calls Granny makes the BEST fried okra. Couple of years ago I told her I wanted to watch her make some fried okra so I could learn. She of course didn't measure any ingredients so I've had a hard time trying to figure out how to post this. So the...

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Vegetables

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

a bunch of fresh okra (not frozen)
2 parts self rising cornmeal ( not the yellow stuff)
1 part all purpose flour
a pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil
NOTE: I USUALLY START OFF USING 1 CUP OF CORNMEAL AND 1/2 CUP OF FLOUR. I ADD MORE WHEN NEEDED.

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the okra off in a strainer.
  • 2. Chop up okra into bite size pieces removing the head and the tip of the tail. Just throw those 2 pieces away.
  • 3. If you like a thicker breading like in the picture then place the okra in a bowl with water in it. This helps to bring out the slime and the breading sticks to it better. (yes I said slime, you will see what I'm talking about in a minute) After you soak the okra for about 2 minutes or so, drain them and set aside.
  • 4. Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and throw those bad boys in the fryer.
  • 5. *If you don't like your breading too thick then do not put your okra back into the water after it is cut. Just dredge into the flour mixture and throw them into the fryer without crowding too much.
  • 6. Fry the okra in oil at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. If you don't have a fryer then place them in oil in a deep frying pan and cook over med- medium high heat till golden brown, turning when necessary.
  • 7. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
  • 8. *TIP: you don't want your whole okras much more than 3 inches long. The bigger okras tend to be too hard and do not fry up very well. You can also squeeze them and see how hard they are.

Official KarJ
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This recipe is a fake. It doesn't even have any okra in it!


DURYAB Ahmed
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Meer Nazim
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This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients.


Arju Ara
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these didn't turn out well at all.


Shimmer Vybz
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The okra was a little tough. I think I overcooked it.


Carol SongBird
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I thought the breading was a little bland. I added some garlic powder and onion powder and it was much better.


Blessed Mangena
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These were a little too oily for my taste.


Isaiah Martinez
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


Cardi Blinkz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra.


Omar Abdul Aziz
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These were delicious! I used fresh okra from my garden and they were so flavorful.


Ahmad Sohail Roomi
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow.


Sarah Prater
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I made these for my husband and he raved about them. He said they were the best fried okra he'd ever had.


Warren Schnabel
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them.


Khem Pariyar
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but these were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


James Cruthenz
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These were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them.


Waseem Sami
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I've tried many fried okra recipes, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the buttermilk.


Sanuki Kumarage
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This recipe is a keeper! The okra was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the breading was flavorful and well-seasoned.