Now that we live in Texas, fresh okra is a lot more easy to find at the grocery store.
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This makes Dustin very happy, which makes me happy. Dustin absolutely loves the stuff. And, we have learned, Jordan and Savannah can’t get enough okra either.
It’s really cute to watch them all gobble it down together. Like father, like daughters.
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This also makes me happy.
For those of you who may not be familiar with okra, it has a light, delicate flavor with a bit of a peppery kick and can be a little slimy. I often compare it to cactus in texture, if that helps at all.
Okra is often offered at restaurants as a side and is usually fried. I find restaurants fry their okra in an egg and flour batter, which surprises me because I find it so much better with a just a simple cornmeal mixture.
Using cornmeal instead of a heavy batter allows for more of the okra flavor to get through and keeps it more healthy. Why not, right?
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Enjoy some fried okra along with your next barbecue or steak. It makes an easy, tasty side and is a nice change from the usual options.
Feel free to add some cayenne pepper or other Cajun seasoning to increase the heat, but we like it nice and simple.
Word to the wise when buying okra: Try to stay away from the larger pods, as they tend to be more woody in texture.
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