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Name: Fried Okra
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 ts Paprika; 1/4 ts Ground red pepper; 8 oz Okra; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 c Yellow cornmeal; 5 Drops hot pepper sauce; Dipping sauces; 1/4 ts Salt; 1 Egg

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 ts Paprika
1/4 ts Ground red pepper
8 oz Okra
Vegetable oil ; for frying
1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
5 Drops hot pepper sauce
Dipping sauces
1/4 ts Salt
1 Egg

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INSTRUCTIONS

CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE: In small saucepan over medium heat, combine an 8 oz can tomato sauce, 1 small chopped onion, 1 seeded and chopped green bell pepper, 1/8 ts chopped garlic, 1 1/2 ts olive oil, 1/8 ts chili powder and 1/8 ts black pepper. Cook about 15 minutes to blend flavors. SPICY CHEESE SAUCE: In small saucepan, over low heat, melt 1/1/2 Tb butter/margarine. STir in 2 Tb all purpose flour; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In crease heat to medium; stir in 3/4 cup milk. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, then stir in 4 oz can drained, chopped green chilies, 1/8 ts each ground red pepper and black pepper. Keep dipping sauces warm. In 4 quart saucepan, using deep-fry thermometer, heat 2 inch oil to 365 degrees. Meanwhile, slice stems and tips from okra. In medium bowl, combine next five ingredients. In small dish, beat together egg and 1 Tb water. Coat okra with egg mixture. In small batches, fry coated okra until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove to paper towel to drain. Serve immediately with warm dipping sauces.

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Fried Okra

1/2 ts Paprika
1/4 ts Ground red pepper
8 oz Okra
 Vegetable oil for frying
1/2 c Yellow cornmeal
5 Drops hot pepper sauce
 Dipping sauces
1/4 ts Salt
1 Egg

CHUNKY TOMATO SAUCE: In small saucepan over medium heat, combine an 8 oz  can tomato sauce, 1 small chopped onion, 1 seeded and chopped green bell  pepper, 1/8 ts chopped garlic, 1 1/2 ts olive oil, 1/8 ts chili powder and  1/8 ts black pepper.  Cook about 15 minutes to blend flavors. SPICY CHEESE  SAUCE: In small saucepan, over low heat, melt 1/1/2 Tb butter/margarine.  STir in 2 Tb all purpose flour; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In  crease heat to medium; stir in 3/4 cup milk. Cook 5 minutes, stirring  occasionally, until slightly thickened. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup shredded  sharp cheddar cheese, then stir in 4 oz can drained, chopped green chilies,  1/8 ts each ground red pepper and black pepper. Keep dipping sauces warm.  In 4 quart saucepan, using deep-fry thermometer, heat 2 inch oil to 365  degrees. Meanwhile, slice stems and tips from okra. In medium bowl, combine  next five ingredients. In small dish, beat together egg and 1 Tb water.  Coat okra with egg mixture. In small batches, fry coated okra until golden  brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove to paper towel to  drain. Serve immediately with warm dipping sauces.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (360g)
Recipe Makes: 1

Calories: 449
Calories from Fat: 64 (14%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 7.2g	10 %
	Saturated Fat 1.9g	9 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 211.5mg		65 %
Sodium 95.7mg		3 %
Potassium 976.8mg		26 %
Total Carbohydrate 82.1g		24 %
	Dietary Fiber 12.1g	48 %
	Sugars, other 70g
Protein 17.2g		25 %
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