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["Warm Andouille Dressing, recipe follows.", "Beat together the buttermilk, egg and hot sauce in a small bowl.", "Add the okra and turn to coat evenly.", "Let sit for 30 minutes.", "In another bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, and 1 teaspoon of Essence.", "Dredge the okra in the flour mixture and heat the shortening in a skillet, if using, otherwise heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 360 degrees F. When it is hot, place the okra in the oil and fry, turning once, for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Sprinkle the okra with the remaining 1 teaspoon of Essence.", "Divide the frisee among 4 salad plates, season with salt and pepper, to taste, top each with okra, smoked mozzarella and drizzle with dressing.", "Serve immediately.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"