Categories: vegetables- okra

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. fresh okra, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 egg white MINUS 1 Tbsp., lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup baking mix such as Bisquick
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
• Salt and ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, preferably peanut for frying

Directions

1. Combine okra and egg white in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, stir together the baking mix and peanuts; season with salt and pepper. Add to sliced okra and gently, but thoroughly mix to coat okra in peanut mixture.
3. Pour enough oil to fill a deep, heavy skillet by 1/2 inch; heat to 375 degrees. Fry okra, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

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