Fried Okra With Sweet Chili Sauce

Okra, dipped in cornmeal batter, then fried until it's puffy, golden and crusty. From Food & Wine magazine. Chili sauce posted separately, Sweet Chili Sauce.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

•  vegetable oil, for frying
• 1  cup white cornmeal
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1  cup milk, plus
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 2  large eggs
• 1  lb  large okra, halved lengthwise
•  sweet chili sauce (posted separately Sweet Chili Sauce )

Directions

1. Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350*F. In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoons of pepper. Add the milk and eggs and whisk until smooth. Add the odra and turn to coat.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add 10 to 12 pieces of okra at a time to the hot oil and fry over moderately high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately, with Sweet Chili Sauce. Enjoy!