Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relis

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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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

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.

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.

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Cornmeal Coated Fried Okra with Summer Tomato Relish

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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