Fried Okra

This is not something that is normally on my radar, but I put it here because I refer to my own website when I am not sure what I want to cook.  I use the list to the right that suggests things to prepare.

Buying Okra

• Select okra from the grocery that is tender and green.  Take a knife.  It should cut through easily like soft cheese.  If it cuts more like celery, it is too far gone.

Fried Okra

1. At home, wash and dry the okra, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Prepare your first dip:
   • 3 egg whites (beaten)
   • 3 TBL cold water
3. Prepare your dredge – second dip:
   • 1 C cornmeal
   • 1/4 C flour
   • 1 TBL Grandpa's Thunder Powder or Arghhh Powder
4. Heat about 3/4 inches of safflower oil to 375º
5. Fry until browned.

Okra Dip

You can use any recipe, here is one if you don’t want to go looking around:

• 1 C mayo or Miracle Whip
• 2 TBL whole milk
• 1 TBL parsley
• 1 TBL apple cider vinegar
• 1 TBL lemon or lime juice
• 1 TBL chopped chives
• 1 tsp Grandpa's Thunder Powder or Arghhh Powder
• 1 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp salt