Fried Okra

Categories: Vegetables | Appetizers

Serves: 10 Servings

Ingredients:

5 c Vegetable shortening
4 lg Eggs
2 tb Milk
2 c All-purpose flour
2 c Cornmeal
1 1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb Okra; stems trimmed

Instructions:
Melt shortening in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a
frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together in a
bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper into another bowl. Whisk to
combine. Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge through
flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4
minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat process. Serve warm.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #197

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 22:21:44 -0800

From: Kristine

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