Southern Fried Okra is crispy, crunchy and just a tad peppery. Served with Jalapeno Yogurt Sauce it makes the perfect appetizer or side dish for fish, chicken, and pork.
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Vegetables
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix yogurt, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro in non reactive bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- 2. Trim okra by cutting away and discarding tips and stems. Cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes. Keep chilled.
- 3. Combine cornmeal, flour and Cajun seasoning in large ziploc bag.
- 4. Working in small batches remove okra from buttermilk with slotted spoon. Add okra to ziploc bag and shake to coat.
- 5. Pour oil in dutch oven or heavy pan to a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Using the tongs remove the okra from the bag and add to the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on the bottom then flip and fry until the other side is golden brown; approximately 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 6. Serve warm with jalapeno yogurt sauce.
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royal.g92@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again!
Mathew Hakata
mathew13@hotmail.comI've never been a big fan of okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making this again!
Lisi Heritage
heritage96@hotmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the okra turned out great. The jalapeno yogurt sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like their food spicy.
Chiamaka Okeke
c_o@yahoo.comThe okra was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the jalapeno yogurt sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with less oil.
Brayden Puckett
b.puckett69@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again!
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lcvgncq37@hotmail.co.ukThe okra was a bit too slimy for my taste, but the jalapeno yogurt sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with a different cooking method for the okra.
Mariah Brown
mariah@hotmail.comI've never been a big fan of okra, but this recipe changed my mind. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making this again!
gamer 3D
3d_gamer29@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the okra turned out great. The jalapeno yogurt sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like their food spicy.
Evan Lloyd
evan_l19@yahoo.comThe okra was a bit bland for my taste, but the jalapeno yogurt sauce helped to add some flavor. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with some additional seasonings.
Mb kuddus Shekh
k-mb@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up okra. The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was a great complement. I'll definitely be making this again!
Eiad Ehab
eehab@yahoo.comThe okra was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the jalapeno yogurt sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with less oil.
Muin Shanna
s.muin41@hotmail.co.ukI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The okra is crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce is the perfect dipping sauce. I highly recommend this recipe!
Samiran Roy
s-roy92@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the okra turned out great. The jalapeno yogurt sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like their food tangy.
Jetho Bheel
j-bheel46@yahoo.comThe okra was a bit slimy for my taste, but the jalapeno yogurt sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be using that sauce again on other dishes.
Josef Lowe
jlowe@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking okra and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The okra was crispy and delicious, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I'll definitely be making this again!
Celestine Ebuka
celestinee23@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the okra turned out perfectly. The jalapeno yogurt sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like their food hot.
Shakhawat sarker
sarkershakhawat88@hotmail.frThis okra recipe is a real keeper! The okra was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeno yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.