It seems like you’re referring to fried okra! Fried okra is a popular Southern dish, typically served as a side. It’s made by slicing okra, dipping it in cornmeal or flour, and then frying it until crispy. Here’s a simple recipe if you’d like to try it:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh okra (sliced into rounds)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk if you don’t have buttermilk)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Prepare the okra: Wash and slice the okra into rounds. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Coat the okra: In a bowl, pour the buttermilk. In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Dip and coat: Dip each piece of okra into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture. Make sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Fry the okra: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (about 1-2 inches of oil). Once the oil is hot (you can test by dropping in a small amount of batter—if it sizzles, it’s ready), fry the okra in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook until golden: Fry the okra for 3-4 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are golden and crispy.
- Drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the okra from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Enjoy your crispy fried okra as a snack, side dish, or appetizer!
You can also serve it with a dipping sauce like ranch or a spicy remoulade if you’d like.
