Fried Okra

I must admit I am not always a fan of the food network because often times the recipes and hosts have bizarre unappetizing looking dishes.  But, I recently saw an episode with fried Okra and it looked rather tasty.  After trying the dish, it was really, really good (that is if you like textures that are crunchy and a little gooey, like okra, arai imo, etc).

Directions

1.Wash Okra, and pat dry with paper towel, or kitchen towel. (MAKE SURE THEY ARE DRY...IF NOT YOUR OIL WILL SPLATTER AND YOU MIGHT CAUSE INJURY OR FIRE).

2. Cut Okra in half length wise, (like opening a pea pod, where the peas are exposed). 

3. Get appropriate skillet, or pot for deep frying (oil should be less than half of your skillet or frying pot. If it is over your oil could over flow and would lead to a liquid bomb.  If your not comfortable with frying see my post about deep fat frying). 

4. Heat oil to 350 degrees (hot enough where your okra will sizzle or fry, not too hot or you will burn your okra). 

5. Fry Okra till brown, put on paper towel to let excess oil to drain and lightly salt immediately. 

Have fun, eating your crunch Okra. :)