Crispy Okra Salad

Name: Crispy Okra Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; About 8 cups canola oil for frying; 1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips; 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 medium or 2 small tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and roughly diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
About 8 cups canola oil for frying
1 pound fresh okra, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips
4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
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Directions

1

In small mixing bowl, stir together onion, tomato, and cilantro. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2

In wide, 4-inch-deep heavy pot over moderate heat, heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 350°F. Fry okra in batches (returning oil to 350°F between batches) until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer fried okra to paper towels to drain.
3

In large mixing bowl, combine okra, onion-tomato mixture, lemon juice, salt, and
4

. Toss gently and serve immediately.