Fried Okra and Shallots with Fresh Cilantro

Name: Fried Okra and Shallots with Fresh Cilantro
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 qt peanut oil; 1/4 lb fresh okra; 1 shallot; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 small Lemon; Maldon sea salt to taste

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Meyer Canada

Servings:

4 portions

Prep time:

00:05

Cook time:

00:10

1 Rating

5

Deep Fried Okra & Shallots with Fresh Cilantro is the perfect side to accompany any southern meal.

Ingredients

1 qt peanut oil
1/4 lb fresh okra
1 shallot
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 small Lemon
Maldon sea salt to taste

Instructions

Heat oil to 350°F.
While oil is heating, remove stems & slice okra in half lengthwise.
Cut shallot into thin slices.
Fry okra until crisp & golden, about 7 or 8 minutes.
While okra fries, coarsely chop cilantro.
Add shallots to okra for the last 2-3 minutes of frying.
Remove with a slotted spoon & let excess oil drain onto a paper towel.
Toss with fresh cilantro, salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon

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