Simple Fried Okra

from ButterYum

make as little or as much as you like

Ingredients

• • 3 to 4-inch long okra pods, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces

  • buttermilk

  • cornmeal

  • fine or popcorn salt

  • neutrally flavored oil

Sauce:

• • 1 part Sriracha

  • 1 part mayonnaise

Directions

To Make the Dipping Sauce:

• 1. Whisk together equal parts of Sriracha and mayonnaise; refrigerate until needed.

To Make the Okra:

• 1. Wash and dry 3 to 4-inch long okra pods; cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces (discard the tips and stem ends).

  2. Coat the okra pieces with buttermilk; immediately transfer to a bowl of cornmeal and toss to coat.

  3. Heat oil to 350 to 365F.

  4. Working in small batches, fry okra for several minutes, gently stirring once or twice, until golden brown.

  5. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel-lined sheet pan; immediately sprinkle with fine salt.

  6. Serve with Sriracha/mayo dipping sauce.