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Mama Hunter's
Family Recipes From The Heart
- Maw Maw's Old Fashion Fried Okra
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- 1 pound fresh okra
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
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Wash and slice okra; pat dry
with paper towels.
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Combine eggs and buttermilk;
add okra, and let stand for 10 minutes.
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Combine flour, cornmeal, baking
powder, salt and pepper.
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Drain okra, small portions at a
time, using a slotted spoon.
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Dredge okra, small portions at
a time, in flour mixture.
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Pour oil to depth of 2 to
3-inches in a Dutch oven of deep-fat fryer and heat to 375*F (190*C). Fry okra
until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
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