Target: 6 × 4 inches · landscape

Southern Fried Okra

40 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

□ 1 lb fresh okra

□ 1 cup buttermilk

□ 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal

□ 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

□ 1 tsp kosher salt

□ 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

□ 4 cups neutral oil, for frying

1. Dry okra completely and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat oil in a heavy pan to 350 F.

2. Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, letting excess drip off.

3. Toss in coating, shake off excess, and fry in loose batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.

4. Drain on a rack, salt while hot, and serve promptly for a crisp crust.

Cook’s note: Keep batches small and let oil return to 350 F before adding more okra.