Ingredients

  • 500 g fresh okra
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ cup buttermilk (or milk)
  • Oil, for frying

Method

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry the okra. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  3. Dip okra in buttermilk, then toss well in the dry mixture until coated.
  4. Heat about 1–2 inches of oil to 175°C/350°F.
  5. Fry okra in small batches for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
  6. Remove and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a little salt while hot.

Serve: Hot with ranch, yogurt-garlic dip, or your favorite spicy sauce.