- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2010
Ingredients
Method
Trim tops and tails off okra. Cut each into thirds; set aside.In large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder and egg; stir in buttermilk until smooth.
Meanwhile, in skillet, heat enough oil to come 1 inch (2.5 cm) up side to 375°F (190°C). In batches, stir okra into buttermilk mixture. With fork or fingers, transfer okra to skillet, shaking off extra batter; fry until crispy and golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 75 mg
- Protein 5 g
- Calories 171.0
- Total fat 9 g
- Potassium 259 mg
- Cholesterol 26 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 18 g
%RDI
- Iron 6.0
- Folate 28.0
- Calcium 9.0
- Vitamin A 5.0
- Vitamin C 15.0