1 Lb. Southern Style Breaded Okra Recipe
One pound of southern style okra. Served with house made Alabama white sauce.
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Ingredients
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Okra
Alabama White Sauce
Method
Preparing the Okra
- 1
Wash and Cut the Okra
Rinse the fresh okra under cold water to remove any dirt. Trim the ends and slice the okra into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Okra
Dip each okra slice into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Then coat the okra in the flour-cornmeal mixture. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
Frying the Okra
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Okra
Carefully place the breaded okra slices into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain the Okra
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried okra from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Making the Alabama White Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Dish
Arrange the fried okra on a serving platter and drizzle with the Alabama white sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.
