Fried Okra

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRIED OKRA

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables Side dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Dipping sauces
Vegetable oil for frying
8 oz Okra
1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
1/2 ts Paprika
1/4 ts Ground red pepper
1/4 ts Salt
5 Drop hot pepper sauce
1 Egg

CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE: In small saucepan over medium
heat, combine an 8 oz can tomato sauce, 1 small
chopped onion, 1 seeded and chopped green bell pepper,
1/8 ts chopped garlic, 1 1/2 ts olive oil, 1/8 ts
chili powder and 1/8 ts black pepper. Cook about 15
minutes to blend flavors. SPICY CHEESE SAUCE: In small
saucepan, over low heat, melt 1/1/2 Tb
butter/margarine. STir in 2 Tb all purpose flour; cook
5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In crease heat to
medium; stir in 3/4 cup milk. Cook 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until slightly thickened. Gradually stir
in 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, then stir in
4 oz can drained, chopped green chilies, 1/8 ts each
ground red pepper and black pepper. Keep dipping
sauces warm. In 4 quart saucepan, using deep-fry
thermometer, heat 2 inch oil to 365 degrees.
Meanwhile, slice stems and tips from okra. In medium
bowl, combine next five ingredients. In small dish,
beat together egg and 1 Tb water. Coat okra with egg
mixture. In small batches, fry coated okra until
golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. With slotted spoon,
remove to paper towel to drain. Serve immediately with
warm dipping sauces.



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