My landlord did not like this because he thought it looked silly. You best believe that I had okra growing in the back AND the front yard (it’s actually quite easy to grow). If you have never had okra or maybe you are just skeptical because you heard it’s slimy- this would be the perfect introduction to this amazing vegetable.įun fact: I love okra so much that I have been growing it for the past 3 years in my garden! The second I moved away from NYC to write my cookbook, I moved to a lovely house in Jackson, MS that I was renting. The results are succulent and tender morsels of okra covered in a savory cornmeal coating and fried until crispy and golden brown.
#FRIED OKRA FREE#
And because I am super sweet and want to include everyone in on the fun, this recipe is also gluten free and nut free! All you really need to do is get your hands on some fresh okra and you are ready to rock ‘n roll. Traditionally, eggs and milk are often used in fried okra recipes which is quite frustrating but instead of complaining, I have taken matters into my own hand and created my very own recipe for the world to have. It wasn’t until I was an adult living in NYC that I realized, most people didn’t grow up eating fried okra and it was quite rare to find outside of the south! One of the appetizers you would often find was fried okra and my family always ordered it. I also remember going to restaurants with baskets of roasted and salted peanuts on the table. It’s funny how certain things stick out in your brain, wouldn’t you say? LaCuesta as she was hovering over a cast iron skillet with okra sizzling away. This was happening by a little old lady who would babysit me from time to time. In fact, okra is one of the first foods I remember smelling and being cooked. I’d hate for you to miss out on such a wonderful thing.Welcome to the world of vegan fried okra! This is one of my all-time favorite recipes because I grew up eating it as a young southern boy. Please don’t wait 50 years before you try Fried Okra Bites. Sprinkle with more seasoning salt if desired. Remove okra from oil using a wire strainer and drain on paper towels. Place okra in hot oil at 400 degrees, and fry until golden brown. Add okra to it and shake to coat every piece. Place flour and seasonings in a gallon bag. Add to this a beaten egg with hot sauce (for some heat and taste). Slightly thaw in the microwave, to the point where flour will stick to it. Use frozen okra slices rather than fresh. Personally, I think it was all in their head. But it doesn’t have to be! In fact probably only one out of ten times has someone said my okra was slimy. She scrunches up her nose and lets the plate of okra pass right by her. Who Said Fried Okra is Slimy?įor someone who spent her first 50 years having never tasted okra, I was shocked at how much I loved it! My grandma used to make it when I was a girl, but I always turned up my nose, because my mom told me it was slimy. Their side dishes include: Fried Potatoes, Macaroni with Tomatoes, Black Eyed Peas, and Fried Okra. Trust me, you will not leave this place hungry. Extra side dishes are then served throughout the dinner “family-style” for anyone to try. Customers sit at tables or booths and order their main entree. This restaurant is world-famous for their thrown rolls, where waiters literally throw hot, fresh-from-the-oven dinner rolls to you halfway across the room. The first time I tried fried okra was at Lambert’s Cafe in Ozark, Missouri.
Small pieces of okra that have a crispy cornmeal coating laced with seasoned salt and garlic. Click to Tweetįried Okra Bites is a great dish to serve at your next fish fry, shrimp boil, or barbecue. Fried Okra Bites is a great dish to serve at your next fish fry, shrimp boil, or barbecue.
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