Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
1
pound tender fresh okra
1
/2 cup stone-ground whole-wheat flour
1
/2 teaspoon salt
1
/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1
cup canola or olive oil
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Preparation
Rinse, drain, and cut the okra into 1/2-inch pieces. Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl, and toss the okra in the mixture to coat. Preheat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the okra, in batches, and fry until crisp, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.