Coastal Reflections

Fried Okra

I was able to get some organic okra from the co-op - yay! - and made this last night.  I love, love, love fried okra.

1 pound okra

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

2 cups self-rising flour

Olive oil

Wash the okra and drain well.  Cut off the stem and tip; slice into rounds.  Sprinkle the okra with the salt and add the buttermilk; stir to coat well.  Let stand 15 minutes or so.  Drain well and dredge in the flour.  Fry in hot oil until golden.  Drain on paper towels.

* I use organic ingredients and made the buttermilk and self-rising flour rather than purchase those products.