Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/8 tsp. of ground red pepper
- 1 lb of okra that has been cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp. of sweet chili sauce
- 1 small bowl
- 2 large bowls
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 1/4 tsp. of fresh ground pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 2 eggs that have been beaten
- 1/4 tsp. of salt
- Paper towel
- 1 tbsp. of garlic chile pepper sauce
- 1 large green tomato
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 jalapeno pepper that has been cut in half and minced finely
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- Large skillet (about 10 inches)
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Step 1
Put okra, onion, tomato, garlic and jalapeño pepper in a large bowl. Then combine milk, eggs, salt and pepper in another bowl.
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Step 2
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and toss until they are well coated.
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Step 3
Add the cornmeal a little at a time until the liquid has been soaked up and the vegetables are fully coated. The vegetables will have a slightly sticky consistency.
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Step 4
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until it is hot and then carefully begin to add spoonfuls of the okra to the oil.
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Step 5
Fry the okra in the covered skillet until it is golden brown on one side, which will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Then uncover, flip and cook other side for an additional 5 to 8 minutes until it is brown. You may need to make the okra in batches so as not to crowd the skillet.
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Step 6
Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels and serve.
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Step 1
Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, garlic chili pepper sauce and ground red pepper in a bowl and mix until smooth.
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Step 2
Cover the container and chill.
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Step 3
Make this sauce several days in advance and serve chilled.
