Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
© John Kernick
Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- Coarse salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 pound young okra, trimmed
- 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem end
- 1/2 pound large tomatillos, husked and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Hot sauce, for serving
Directions
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, cayenne and 2 teaspoons of salt. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the egg.
- Dip the okra in the egg and, using a slotted spoon, transfer it to the plastic bag. Shake to coat completely; transfer the okra to a large plate. Repeat with the cherry tomatoes and then the tomatillos.
- Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet until shimmering. Fry the okra over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Reheat the oil and fry the cherry tomatoes until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Reheat the oil and fry the tomatillos, then drain. Gently toss the fried vegetables, season with salt and serve hot, with hot sauce on the side.
Cornmeal-Fried Okra, Tomatillos and Tomatoes
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