Fried Okra

Ohhh yes! 😍 Fried Okra is a Southern classic—crispy on the outside, tender inside, and completely addictive. Here’s a traditional recipe:

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Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 lb (450 g) fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Vegetable oil, for frying (peanut oil is traditional)

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