Crispy Fried Okra (Easy Recipe with Cornmeal!) - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

FAQs

Do you thaw frozen okra before breading? ›

Frozen okra needs to be thawed completely before cooking, but just be warned, the thawed okra will be wet (which can make it mushy). We recommend draining it and patting it dry completely with paper towels before breading and frying.

The moistened okra adheres to the breading during frying. Breading does not stick to dry okra. And in my opinion, buttermilk makes a breading which is too thick which also causes the breading to fall off. For frying, I have tried many methods but finally realized that some sort of deep fat fryer is needed.

Okra is a nutritious vegetable that can be cooked by boiling or frying. Regardless of your cooking method, wash and slice your okra first. You can boil okra in slightly salted water. You can coat okra in cornmeal and then fry it in a frying pan.

Frozen okra has a softer texture, which is excellent for soups and stewed okra but not for deep-frying. If you must use frozen, thaw the okra first. Then, thoroughly drain and pat dry.

Can you make fried okra with frozen okra? If fresh okra isn't available but you can get your hands on frozen okra, it works great for this recipe. Just let it thaw first before soaking in the buttermilk and dredging in the flour and cornmeal mixture. You won't even be able to tell a difference.

Place the breaded chicken on a cooling rack (or a platter) and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This cooling time will help the layers of breading ingredients solidify and adhere better after the chicken cooks. Once you start cooking the chicken, be patient and don't flip it over too early.

Whether picking it yourself or shopping for it at the store or farmer's market, you want the tender, young okra. Bigger is not better. The larger okra pods have tough husks and are too chewy.

Roast okra is a healthy snack alternative to the fried version, although it does have quite a few uses in the kitchen! Turn it into a variety of other dishes like stuffed peppers, gumbo or even Spanish rice to add a nice roasted flavor. Most commonly though, they're great as a starter, side or delicious snack!

I start by letting my frozen okra thaw out a bit before breading. As I said before, I always wash my veggies before cookin' them! So, wash that okra, lay it out on some paper towel to dry, and then you're ready for the buttermilk.

How do you fry store bought frozen okra? ›

Place okra in heated oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown Stir occasionally so all sides get browned. Drain on a paper towel and enjoy.