Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce Recipe

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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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.

Cajun Tempura Okra with Scallion Dipping Sauce

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