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12/18/2006

 

   Granny's Cajun Fried Okra

 

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb. whole okra
ice water
Cooking Oil
2 eggs
one-half cup milk
one-half cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning
3 cups flour

Combine water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Add okra and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and chill in ice water to stop cooking process. Set aside.
2. Heat Oil in frying pot to 350 degrees.
3. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, buttermilk and hot sauce. Whip together.
4. In another bowl, blend together 1 teaspoon of  Creole Seasoning and flour.
5. Season okra with remaining teaspoon of  Creole Seasoning.
6. Batter okra by first dusting in flour, then the egg batter. Dip back into the flour.
7. Carefully drop okra in frying oil and cook until golden brown