French-Fried Okra

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"Yep, it's here, the flawless Mississippian comfort food."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb okra
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk, plus
• 2 tablespoons milk
• cornmeal
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• salt

directions

1. Wash okra well & drain.
2. Cut off tips & stem ends & cut into 1/2-inch slices.
3. Combine eggs & milk & mix well.
4. Dip okra into egg-milk mixture, then dredge in corn meal & fry in hot oil (about 375F) until golden & crisp.
5. Drain on paper towels & sprinkle with salr.