"Fried" Okra

  • Prep Time5 min
  • Cook Time30 min
  • Total Time35 min

    Ingredients

    • Avocado Oil
    • Okra - washed and cut - 1.5 lbs if using fresh OR 1 lb 12oz package of frozen (Pictsweet has this bagged in the freezer section with the frozen veggies at Walmart)
    • Salt - to taste
    • Minced Onion (optional)

    Directions

    1

    Pour enough avocado oil into whatever large skillet that you’re using ( I prefer an iron skillet) to cover the bottom and turn on medium high. (You want the oil hot before putting the okra in the skillet.)

    2

    Add the okra and some salt and allow to cook for 10 minutes or so before turning the first time.

    3

    You will toss/turn occasionally in order for there to get a good browning on all of the pieces. This takes time, but your patience will pay off, I promise!

    4

    You will notice that there is a reduction in the size of the okra and the amount will look like quite a bit less than what you put in the skillet. This is normal.

    5

    Cook all until it is no longer slimy and is browned to your liking. Yes, this sounds gross, but if you’ve cooked okra before, you know what I’m talking about.

    6

    About 5-10 minutes prior to finish, add minced onion (optional and amount to your liking) and toss. Serve hot!

    Recipe by Amanda McClellan

     

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