Guest guest Posted April 19, 2000 Report Share Posted April 19, 2000 > Emmy, I'm from the south, Alabama, & the only way I will eat okra is the > good old southern way, fried. Don't used canned because it's disgusting > & slimy right out of the can. Don't cook it until it's soft or it will > turn out the same way. It does have some sliminess to it anyway but not > enough to spoil the meal. Of course traditionally they would be fried in > hot bacon grease. The thinner you slice it the better it is. At least I > think so. Vicki > > Fried Okra > Wash & slice 1 lb. okra into a bowl. Add 3-4 tablespoons corn meal & > salt & pepper to taste. Mix well & fry in 1 in. of hot oil in skillet. > Stir occasionally to be sure all okra is lightly browned & crisp. > > Message: 4 > Tue, 18 Apr 2000 17:12:58 CDT > " Emmy O'Malley " <Mystic_Night > Okra > > I've always wondered how people can appreciate okra. Hehe. I live in > Texas, > so of course I HAVE to like them somehow!! The only thing is that every > time > I've made them it's been soooo slimy! Is that their natural consistency, > or > am I doing something wrong? I even thought, " Well, maybe it'd taste good > in > soup... " I don't even want to begin to describe what the slimy soup > reminded me of! Lol!! How do I make okra taste GOOD??? or is it just > that > way and you have to have an acquired taste for it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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