Fried Pickled Okra with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups recipe follows fry mix
- 1 cup beer
- 1 16-ounce jar drained pickled okra
- 3 cups self rising flour
- 1/2 cup self-rising white cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- 1 8-ounce package softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce
- 2 juiced limes
- 3 tablespoons for garnish chopped green onion
Directions
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep skillet or fryer.
Combine the Fry Mix with the beer. Add the okra, coating it in the batter. Fry the okra, about 4 pieces at a time, turning the pieces frequently, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the okra to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with the Creamy Chipotle Sauce.
Fry Mix:
Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the pantry until needed.
Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
Blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Garnish with green onions.