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Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra

Grandmother's Southern Fried Okra is built on Garlic Minced, Salt, Black Pepper, Milk, and Vegetable Oil. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 clove
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

2. 2

   1 lb Fresh okra, cut 1 inch pcs 1 lg Green tomato, diced 1 md Onion chopped

3. 3

   Sliced- remove seeds if too

4. 4

   Combine okra, tomato, onion, garlic & jalapeno in large bowl.

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   In separate bowl combine eggs, salt, pepper, milk.

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   Pour egg mix over veggies and toss to thoroughly coat.

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   Gradually add cornmeal until mixture on the veggies and at the bottom of the bowl soaked up.

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   Continue to toss till ingredients evenly mixed.

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   Mixture will have a gooey consistency. (No Kidding!)

10. 10

    Heat oil in 10 inch skillet over med. heat until hot.

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    Oil is ready when dash of cornmeal sizzles. Spoon mixture evenly in skillet. Reduce heat to med low.

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    Cover and fry till underside golden brown, 10-15 minutes.

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    Then invert on plate and slide otherside up into skillet and cook uncovered 5-8 min until golden brown.

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    Remove from skillet to paper towels to drain excess oil.

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    Serve hot.