Golden Okra Bites




One thing I love about gardening is that you can make a meal, a side dish or a quick snack from your produce. Because I grow a lot of okra I have tried several recipes that have become household favorites as a snack or a healthy side.  

OKRA BITES

Fried okra may not be the healthiest way to consume okra but boy oh boy is it delicious. This recipe packs a really nice crunch that leads into the delicate and flavorful okra.

Who can resist Okra dredged in seasoned cornmeal, then fried until golden?
This recipe only takes 25 minutes with 4 servings and it's super versatile because you can change it up in so many different ways.


Ingredients
10 pods okra sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
1 egg beaten OR Buttermilk
3/4 cup cornmeal flour 
1/4 cup white flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons of all-purpose seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional if you are watching your salt intake) 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil


If you like spice, feel free to add a teaspoon to paprika to the mixture or if you are looking for a soul food kick add 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning!


DIRECTIONS

1)    In a small bowl, soak okra in the egg for 5 to 10 minutes.
2)  In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, garlic powder salt, and pepper (paprika or Cajun seasoning)
3)    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4)    Coat okra in the cornmeal mixture evenly.
5)    Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously.
6)    Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown and cook until golden brown.
7)    Drain on paper towels.
8)    Enjoy! 

Do you have any quick and easy okra recipes you'd like to share? Leave a comment below and be sure to follow my rogue gardening adventures on Facebook and Twitter @RogueGardening 


Comments

  1. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    thx for sharing this super simple recipe! can you say if this can be baked instead of fried since this may be a more healthier option?

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