Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes

Name: Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters buttermilk; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 227 grams cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem end; 6 servings Coarse salt; 237 milliliters coarse yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground; 1 large egg, beaten; 118 milliliters all-purpose flour; 6 servings Hot sauce, for serving; 454 grams young okra, trimmed; 227 grams tomatillos, husked and cut into 1-inch wedges; 473 milliliters vegetable oil, for frying

Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 283 calories, 8g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of coarse salt, hot sauce, young okra, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, cayenne and 2 teaspoons of salt. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the egg.

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Buttermilk

Cornmeal

Ground Cayenne Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Salt

Egg

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Ziploc Bags

Whisk

Bowl

Dip the okra in the egg and, using a slotted spoon, transfer it to the plastic bag. Shake to coat completely; transfer the okra to a large plate. Repeat with the cherry tomatoes and then the tomatillos.

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Cherry Tomato

Tomatillos

Dip

Okra

Egg

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Slotted Spoon

Ziploc Bags

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet until shimmering. Fry the okra over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Reheat the oil and fry the cherry tomatoes until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.

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Cherry Tomato

Okra

Cooking Oil

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Slotted Spoon

Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels. Reheat the oil and fry the tomatillos, then drain. Gently toss the fried vegetables, season with salt and serve hot, with hot sauce on the side.

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Tomatillos

Vegetable