Dry Fried Okra

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The base recipe was pretty good, but I had to modify it a bit after the 1st try.

Used 1 bag frozen chooped Okra (hard to find fresh okra in New England placed in a zip lock bag w/ 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 cup corn meal, 1tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tbs paprika (smoked paprika makes it even better, 1 tsp chili powder - as the okra thaws, just shake the bag. Cooked it the same way. Then dipped with 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt w/ 2tsp franks hot sauce.

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Perfect. Did let the okra set a bit and then re-dusted in the dry mix before frying. So good and crispy.

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My momma made okra for our family for years - and her momma before her, and, well before her, it was the cook because that far back, my family had money.

BUT - I do have a simple suggestion that will VASTLY improve this recipe.

After cutting the okra, lay it out on a cutting board or pan and salt it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then add it to the cornmeal. The salt will bring out the "goo" in the okra, the cornmeal will adhere even better - making the crust just a bit crispier.

And if you can - cook in shortening, with a dab of bacon fat. Enjoy!

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Just like Mom made.

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Fast, easy and delicious.. We'll be having okra more often...

thank you Alton

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This is a very good way of cooking okra. A variation to this recipe could be adding gram flour instead of corn meal and adding some Garam Masala... finish off with some lemon zest.

Heavenly!

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I've been eating fried okra all of my life and I am so glad AB showed everyone how to make it! This is a delicious side dish and the recipe is spot on! I hope even the okra haters out there will try this - trust me (and AB, you'll like it!

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Alton could have made this even better by seasoning the cornmeal, and using bacon fat instead of vegetable oil. Now I know we don't all have that can of drippins at the back of the stove, and modern sensibilities favor healthier fats, but good fried okra deserves the best!

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fast, easy and tasty...I've been adding spices (chili powder, cayenne, etc. to the corn meal...

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Alton can't be contacted about missed oportunity for okra.

When roasting vegitables -- onions, asperagas, squach etc. also throw in whole okra. It makes good eats.