Fried Okra & Green Tomatoes
Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (I used Crisco)
•
1 lb. okra, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•
2 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•
1 cup yellow cornmeal
•
1 cup flour
•
1 egg beaten
•
1 teaspoon salt
•
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Instructions:
1. Heat shortening in a large cast iron skillet until hot but not smoking.
The temperature should be 365 degrees F with a cooking thermometer.
2. In a bowl combine okra, tomatoes and chopped onion, set aside. Try
not to stir too much and release the water and juices from the vegetables.
3.
Toss the Okra, onion and Green Tomatoes in the beaten egg to coat thoughly
4. In a large bowl add the cornmeal and flour. Add vegetable mixture
and gently toss until vegetables are well coated.
5. Lift vegetables out with hands letting excess coating drop back into
the bowl.
6. Gently arrange in single layer vegetables in hot oil. Let fry without
disturbing to achieve a crust on the bottom. Cook approximately 3-5 minutes
before turning vegetables.
7. Cook vegetables another 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Cook until
vegetables are golden brown and tender on the inside. Remove from oil
and place on a paper lined platter.
8. Immediately sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve immediately.
10. IF needed, Reheat leftovers in a 400 degree preheated oven.
3 Dec 2024
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