Photo: Charles Deluvio
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
621
Calories
15g
Protein
15g
Fat
105g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Okra | 1 cup (100g) | 33 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 40 okra , stemmed and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour , divided
- Hot sauce
- 2½ quarts peanut oil
- Kosher salt
Directions
1
Combine salt, peppers, and ½ cup flour. Coat okra with flour mixture.
2
Dip okra into hot sauce and dredge in remaining flour, adding more as needed. Let rest 2–3 minutes.
3
Heat oil in a large pot or a deep-fryer to 375°F. Add okra, 6 at a time, and fry 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a cooling rack and repeat until all okra has been fried.
4
Sprinkle fried okra with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve warm.
Recipe sourced from
wikibooks