Food Network: Cajun Fried Okra

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Cajun Fried Okra
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Ingredients
6 cups oil, for frying
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon Cajun spice
2 pounds fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 cup buttermilk
Creamy Chili Sauce, recipe follows

Instructions
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees
F. (You may not need to use this much oil; do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with
oil.)

In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and Cajun spice. Dip okra in buttermilk

and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well. Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook
until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.) Remove from oil, drain on
paper towels, and then serve immediately.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Creamy Chili Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon garlic chili pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well. Cover and chill.

Yield: 1 1/4 cups