Fried Okra Tacos Recipe

Name: Fried Okra Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; vegetable oil; 3 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 large avocado, diced; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; table salt, to taste; hot sauce, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
vegetable oil
3 cups tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
table salt, to taste
hot sauce, to garnish

1
Stir together okra and buttermilk in a large bowl.
2
Stir together cornmeal mix and next 3 ingredients in a separate large bowl.
3
Remove okra from buttermilk, in batches, using a slotted spoon, discarding buttermilk.
4
Dredge in cornmeal mixture, and place in a wire-mesh strainer.
5
Shake off excess.
6
Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a large, deep cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 375.
7
Fry okra, in batches, 4 minutes or until golden, turning once.
8
Drain on paper towels.
9
Fill warm tortillas with shredded lettuce, hot buttermilk fried okra, and fresh tomato salsa.
10
Serve with hot sauce.

437

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 1/2 cups self-rising white cornmeal mix, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Fried Okra Tacos 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.

Fried Okra Tacos

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