Mexican Fried Okra

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh cut okra
  • 1 pkg. jalapeno cornbread mix
  • 1/2 chopped green pepper
  • 1 c. mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 c. diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 tsp. bacon drippings (for microwave) or use Crisco (for regular stove)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 c. buttermilk

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients, except okra, together for batter.
  2. 2
    Stir in okra.
  3. 3
    Use remainder of batter for cornbread.
  4. 4
    Cook in skillet for stove or in covered glass bowl for microwave.
  5. 5
    Cook until desired firmness.

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