Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra Recipe

Name: Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound okra cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 large green tomatoes diced; 1 medium onions chopped; 1 each garlic cloves minced; 1 each jalapeno pepper halved; 2 large eggs beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Combine okra, tomato, onion, garlic and jalapeno in large bowl.
2
In separate bowl combine eggs, salt, pepper, milk.
3
Pour egg mix over veggies and toss to thoroughly coat.
4
Gradually add cornmeal until mixture on the veggies and at the bottom of the bowl soaked up.
5
Continue to toss until ingredients evenly mixed.
6
Mixture will have a gooey consistency.
7
Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over medium heat until hot.
8
Oil is ready when dash of cornmeal sizzles.
9
Spoon mixture evenly in skillet.
10
Reduce heat to med low.
11
Cover and fry until underside golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
12
Then invert on plate and slide otherside up into skillet and cook uncovered 5 to 8 min until golden brown.
13
Remove from skillet to paper towels to drain excess oil.
14
Serve hot.

332

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound okra cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 large green tomatoes diced, 1 medium onions chopped, 1 each garlic cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra 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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Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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