Fried Okra

• 1 pound okra
• Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• Essence, recipe follows
• Oil, for frying
• Salt and pepper
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. With a sharp knife, slice the okra into 1-inch slices.
2. Season the okra with salt and pepper.
3. Marinate the okra in buttermilk.
4. Marinate for 30 minutes and drain.
5. Place 1 quart of oil in a saucepan.
6. Heat the oil.
7. In a shallow dish, mix the flour and cornmeal together.
8. Season the flour with Essence.
9. Dredge the okra in the seasoned flour/cornmeal mixture, coating the okra completely.
10. Fry the okra in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
11. Fry the okra in batches.
12. Remove the okra from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
13. Season with salt and pepper.
14. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
15. Yield: 2/3 cup

okra, buttermilk, flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/fried-okra-recipe.html (may not work)