Crispy Okra
Crispy okra is so yummy with a flavour that is amazing. Fresh okra with a beautiful golden brown color and a crunchy texture is a special addition to any meal! Also, it is gluten-free and vegan too, no eggs or wheat flour. This is for sure my favourite okra recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 flax meal eggs *see how to make this below
- 12 fresh whole okras
- 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- coconut oil for frying as needed
Instructions
- *Make the vegan eggs in a medium bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cut off the ends of the okra and slice the okra into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Put the okra into the bowl of vegan eggs.
- Mix the rice flour, cornmeal, salt and paprika into a small bowl.
- Then dip the okra into the cornmeal and flour coating.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the okra until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Enjoy your crispy okra as an appetizer or as a side dish for a meal.
Notes
*How to make flaxmeal egg replacement: To make 2 flax meal eggs place 2 Tbsp of flax meal in a cup and mixed with 6 Tbsp of warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Find out more about the health benefits of the ingredients I used for this recipe: okras, brown rice flour, yellow cornmeal, Himalayan Salt, Coconut oil.