southern fried okra cornbread

 

The only thing better then fried okra is to fry it in cornbread :), I know , I know, your thinking those southern folks sure know how to eat well :) :)

 

1 lb fresh Okra cut into 1" pieces

 1 lg.green Tomato diced 

1 med. Onion chopped 

1 clove Garlic minced(optional) 

1 Jalapeno Chile seeded, sliced  

2 Eggs beaten 

1/4 tsp Salt 

1/4 tsp fresh grnd. Pepper 

1/2 cup Milk 

1 cup cornmeal 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

Combine okra, tomato onion, garlic& jalapeno in large bowl. In separate bowl combine eggs,salt&pepper,milk. Pour egg  mixture over veggies and toss. Gradually add cornmeal till  it coats veggies and soaks up liquid at bottom of bowl.  (Mixture will be gooey). Heat oil in 10" cast iron skillet,over med. heat. Spoon mixture evenly into skillet. Reduce heat to med. low. Cover and fry till underside is golden brown,10- 15 min. Invert to turn to cook other  side(I add a little more oil and wait a few seconds till the pan gets  hot again),cook other side 5-8 min. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.