Southern Fried Okra
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 to 6 dashes hot pepper sauce[/column]
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- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- oil for deep frying
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Preparation:
Wash okra and drain well; cut off ends and discard. Cut okra crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. In a bowl, combine beaten eggs and hot sauce; add okra and stir to coat all pieces well. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, salt and cayenne. Dip okra pieces into cornmeal mixture to coat well. Heat oil in the deep fryer to 375°. Fry okra in batches until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes for each batch. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Serves 4.