Fried Okra with Sweet Chile Sauce

• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. Vegetable oil, for frying
2. 1 cup white cornmeal
3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. Kosher salt
6. Freshly ground white pepper
7. 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
8. 2 large eggs
9. 1 pound large okra, halved lengthwise
10. Sweet Chile Sauce

1. Fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350°. In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper. Add the milk and eggs and whisk until smooth. Add the okra and turn to coat.
2. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Add 10 or 12 pieces of okra at a time to the hot oil and fry over moderately high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Serve right away, with the Sweet Chile Sauce.