Cajun Fried Okra With Creamy Chili Sauce

• okra
• 6 cups oil, for frying
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cajun spices
• 2 lbs fresh okra, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• chili sauce
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• paulas house seasoning (use 2 tsp)
• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

1. OKRA-Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F. (You may not need to use this much oil; do not fill the pan more than halfway up the sides with oil.).
2. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, House Seasoning, and Cajun spice.
3. Dip okra in buttermilk and then dredge in cornmeal-flour mixture to coat well.
4. Carefully add okra to the hot oil and cook until golden brown. (It may be necessary to fry the okra in batches.).
5. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and then serve immediately.
6. CHILI SAUCE-In a small bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring well. Cover and chill.
7. HOUSE SEASONING-Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

okra, oil, cornmeal, flour, cajun spices, fresh okra, buttermilk, chili sauce, mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, chiligarlic sauce, ground red pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-fried-okra-with-creamy-chili-sauce-217876 (may not work)