Name: Fried Okra
Ingredients: 5 c Vegetable shortening; 4 lg Eggs; 2 tb Milk; 2 c All-purpose flour; 2 c Cornmeal; 1 1/2 ts Salt; 1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb Okra; stems trimmed

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Eggs, Dairy		Vegetables, Appetizers	10	Servings

INGREDIENTS

5	c	Vegetable shortening
4	lg	Eggs
2	tb	Milk
2	c	All-purpose flour
2	c	Cornmeal
1 1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1	lb	Okra; stems trimmed

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt shortening in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a
frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Whisk eggs and milk together in a
bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper into another bowl. Whisk to
combine. Place 8 pieces of okra in egg mixture to coat, then dredge through
flour mixture. Fry until golden brown, turning as necessary, 3 to 4
minutes. Drain on a paper towel. Repeat process. Serve warm.
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #197
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 1996 22:21:44 -0800
From: Kristine <ksimpson@cwo.com>

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