American Food Recipes

Fried okra is made of sliced okra pods coated in buttermilk and dredged in a flour, cornmeal and seasoning mixture. After a quick dip in hot oil, fried okra is ready to eat.

Are ladyfinger and okra the same thing?

There is only one slight difference between okra and lady finger. Both are names for the same plant bearing the two scientific names. "Okra" is used in the United States and the Philippines while "lady finger" or "gumbo" is used as an English name outside those mentioned countries.

Ingredients for Fried Orka Recipe

10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces

1 egg, beaten

1 cup cornmeal

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup vegetable oil

Method

In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously.
Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Fried Orka is ready to serve.