Okra Fried the Louisiana Way Recipe

Name: Okra Fried the Louisiana Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb okra, washed and left whole; ice water; 2 cups peanut oil; 2 eggs; ½ cup milk; ½ cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 3 cups flour

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb okra, washed and left whole
ice water
2 cups peanut oil
2 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
3 cups flour

1
Combine water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil.
2
Add okra and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Drain and chill in ice water to stop cooking process.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat Peanut Oil in a deep frying pan to 350 degrees.
6
In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, buttermilk and hot sauce.
7
Whip together.
8
In another bowl, blend together 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and flour.
9
Season okra with remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
10
Batter okra by first dusting in flour, then the egg batter.
11
Dip back into the flour.
12
Carefully drop okra in frying oil and cook until golden brown.
13
Drain okra on paper towels.

1302

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 lb okra, washed and left whole, ice water, and more.

Yes, Okra Fried the Louisiana Way 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.

Okra Fried the Louisiana Way

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