OKRA BEIGNETS WITH CILANTRO SOUR CREAM SAUCE

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Yield Makes about 36 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 18

For beignets
1 large egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lb fresh okra, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups), or 1 (10-oz) box frozen cut okra, thawed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup cooked rice (preferably jasmine)
About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying (1 1/2 qt)
For sauce
1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Make beignet batter:
  • Whisk together egg and cream in a small bowl until combined.
  • Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add okra, bell pepper, and onion, tossing to coat. Stir in egg mixture until combined well. Let stand 20 minutes, then stir in rice.
  • Make sauce while batter stands:
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients until combined. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Fry beignets:
  • Preheat oven to 200°F.
  • Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a wide 4- to 6-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 350°F. Carefully add level tablespoons of batter to oil 1 at a time and fry (in batches of 10 to 12), turning over once, until golden, 2 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain fried beignets briefly on a rack set over paper towels, then transfer to a baking pan and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batter. (Return oil to 350°F between batches.)
  • Serve immediately, with sauce.

Will W Pitts
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I'm not a fan of okra, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beignets were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a great addition. I would definitely make these again.


Rana Yaseen
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I tried this recipe and the beignets turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The cilantro sour cream sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Deanna Wilson
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These okra beignets were a disappointment. The beignets were soggy and the cilantro sour cream sauce was too tangy. I would not recommend this recipe.


AYUSH GRG
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These okra beignets were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning to the batter next time. The cilantro sour cream sauce was good, but it didn't do much to improve the flavor of the beignets.


dial vanz
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These okra beignets were easy to make and turned out delicious. The beignets were crispy and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a great addition. I would definitely make these again.


Sila Gharti
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I'm not a fan of okra, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The beignets were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a great addition. I would definitely make these again.


Phyllis Ganoe
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I tried this recipe and the beignets turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The cilantro sour cream sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arafat Mia
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These okra beignets were a disappointment. The beignets were soggy and the cilantro sour cream sauce was too tangy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Md Masum Sarkar
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These okra beignets were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more seasoning to the batter next time. The cilantro sour cream sauce was good, but it didn't do much to improve the flavor of the beignets.


Yasir Swati
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These okra beignets were easy to make and turned out delicious. The beignets were crispy and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a great addition. I would definitely make these again.


Ranazaheer Ranazaheer
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but these beignets were surprisingly good. The beignets were crispy and fluffy, and the cilantro sour cream sauce helped to balance out the flavor of the okra. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is look


Chazman Carter
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These okra beignets were a great way to use up some okra I had on hand. The beignets were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a nice touch. I would definitely make these again.


Stella Diakpmrere
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I've made these okra beignets several times now and they are always a hit. The beignets are crispy and fluffy, and the cilantro sour cream sauce is the perfect complement. I love that this recipe is easy to make and always turns out great.


Lloyd Papito
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These okra beignets were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The beignets were crispy and delicious, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a great addition. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves okra.


arina rohoman
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I made these okra beignets for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The beignets were crispy and flavorful, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again!


Nahja Garrick
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These okra beignets were easy to make and turned out delicious! The beignets were crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cilantro sour cream sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Md Tito
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I'm not usually a fan of okra, but these beignets changed my mind. The beignets were crispy and fluffy, and the cilantro sour cream sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making these again!


TTBRYN TM
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These okra beignets were a delightful surprise! The combination of crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior was perfect. The cilantro sour cream sauce added a refreshing and tangy touch that complemented the beignets beautifully. I will definit