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Wash the okra with lots of water and let dry. Remove the ends and slice into 1⁄4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds; place in a large bowl. (If the okra is tough, throw it out.)
Simply slice the fresh okra, coat it in cornmeal, and fry it to golden perfection. While other plants struggle in the scorching Southern summer, okra thrives and stands tall.
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The basic preparation of fried okra is simple, requiring okra that has been dredged in cornmeal and fried. [2] The okra pods are cut into slices and then tossed or dredged in cornmeal before frying in butter [13] or vegetable oil. [14] [4] Either deep frying and pan frying may be used. [1] More complex recipes involve dipping the okra in eggs ...
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle until very hot and brush lightly with oil. In a bowl, toss the okra with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and season with salt. Cook the okra in batches over high heat, turning once, until charred and tender, 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the okra to a platter. 3.
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Okra is one of three thickeners that may be used in gumbo soup from Louisiana. [27] Fried okra is a dish from the Cuisine of the Southern United States. In Cuba and Puerto Rico, the vegetable is referred to as quimbombó, and is used in dishes such as quimbombó guisado (stewed okra), a dish similar to gumbo.
Add the okra, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened and fragrant, 3 minutes. Stir in the cashews and lime zest. Transfer the okra to a platter, garnish with the lime wedges and serve.