Description
A comforting side dish of crispy fried okra and golden potatoes, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound okra, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, soak the sliced okra in milk for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine cornmeal with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the soaked okra and diced potatoes in cornmeal, ensuring they are well coated.
- Fry them in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
For best results, use fresh okra and potatoes. Monitor oil temperature closely to achieve optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: fried okra, potatoes, southern recipe, comfort food, side dish