Dry Fried Okra

Name: Dry Fried Okra
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 side servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pound okra, stems removed; 1/2 cup cornmeal; Vegetable oil; Kosher salt

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 side servings

Level: Intermediate
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 side servings

Ingredients

1 pound okra, stems removed

1/2 cup cornmeal

Vegetable oil

Kosher salt

Directions

Rinse the whole okra pods under cold water, drain, pat dry, trim and cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Set aside.
Place the cornmeal into a sealable ziptop bag. Add the okra and shake to coat thoroughly. Return the okra to a dry colander and shake off excess cornmeal.
Add enough vegetable oil to a 12-inch stainless steel saute pan in order to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Place over medium-high heat and bring the oil to 370 degrees F. Add the okra and fry until golden brown on 1 side, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking until okra is golden brown on all sides, approximately 5 to 6 minutes longer. Remove the okra from the pan with a slotted spoon or spatula to a cooling rack set over a newspaper-lined sheet pan. Season, to taste, with salt and allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.