Southern Fried Okra

• 1 pound okra
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili
• 1/4 cup minced scallion
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 inch of vegetable oil

1. Trim both ends of 1 lb. of okra and cut pods into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili and 1/4 cup minced scallion. Toss okra in buttermilk mixture; marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes. Mix 1 Tbsp. each salt and smoked paprika in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups cornmeal and 1 tsp. salt.
2. Heat a 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a medium frying pan to 375u0b0F. Take a few pieces of okra out of buttermilk mixture at a time, letting excess drip off, and toss in cornmeal. In batches, drop coated okra pieces into oil; fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle okra with paprika-salt and serve hot.

okra, buttermilk, egg, chili, scallion, salt, paprika, cornmeal, salt, vegetable oil

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/southern-fried-okra (may not work)