Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying; 1/2 cup flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup medium coarse cornmeal; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 pound fresh okra; Summer Tomato Relish, recipe follows; 1 roasted red pepper, peeled and diced; 1 ear corn, roasted or grilled, kernels removed; 2 cups small tomatoes, like pear or cherry, sliced in half; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup medium coarse cornmeal
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 pound fresh okra
Summer Tomato Relish, recipe follows
1 roasted red pepper, peeled and diced
1 ear corn, roasted or grilled, kernels removed
2 cups small tomatoes, like pear or cherry, sliced in half
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in fry pan to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile gather 3 dishes for batter set up.
2
Place flour in first dish and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3
Place eggs in second dish.
4
Place cornmeal in third dish and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
5
Cut okra in 1/2-inch pieces and then begin 3-part batter, beginning with flour, then egg, and then cornmeal.
6
Fry until golden brown and drain on paper towel.
7
Serve with Summer Tomato Relish.
8
For relish, toss all ingredients in bowl.
9
In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
10
Let sit for 1/2 hour to let the flavors mingle.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying, 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1/2 cup medium coarse cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish falls under the General 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.

Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish

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