Okra Beignets With Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce

Name: Okra Beignets With Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 lb fresh okra, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups), or 1 (10-oz) box frozen cut okra, thawed; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup); 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup); 1/2 cup cooked rice (preferably jasmine); About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying (1 1/2 qt); 1 cup sour cream (8 oz); 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lb fresh okra, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups), or 1 (10-oz) box frozen cut okra, thawed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup cooked rice (preferably jasmine)
About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying (1 1/2 qt)
1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Whisk together egg and cream in a small bowl until combined.
2
Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add okra, bell pepper, and onion, tossing to coat. Stir in egg mixture until combined well. Let stand 20 minutes, then stir in rice.
3
Stir together all sauce ingredients until combined. Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
4
Preheat oven to 200u00b0F.
5
Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a wide 4- to 6-quart heavy pot until thermometer registers 350u00b0F. Carefully add level tablespoons of batter to oil 1 at a time and fry (in batches of 10 to 12), turning over once, until golden, 2 to 5 minutes per batch. Drain fried beignets briefly on a rack set over paper towels, then transfer to a baking pan and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batter. (Return oil to 350u00b0F between batches.)
6
Serve immediately, with sauce.

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* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Okra Beignets With Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!