Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce

Name: Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon sugar; 16 ounces soda water; Peanut oil, for frying; 2 pound fresh okra stem removed and halved; Tempura batter, recipe follows; 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Kosher salt, for seasoning; Scallion Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 16 ounces sour cream; 1 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
16 ounces soda water
Peanut oil, for frying
2 pound fresh okra stem removed and halved
Tempura batter, recipe follows
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, for seasoning
Scallion Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
16 ounces sour cream
1 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt

1
Whisk tempura ingredients together and let chill.
2
Heat peanut oil in deep-fryer or a large Dutch oven to 375 degree F.
3
In a shallow pie plate, add flour and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning and mix well.
4
Season okra with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
5
Dip okra in seasoned flour and then in tempura batter and place in oil, 1 at a time and fry until golden, about 4 minutes.
6
Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray.
7
Season with salt.
8
Serve with Scallion Dipping Sauce.
9
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all ingredients.

620

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sugar, 16 ounces soda water, and more.

Yes, Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!