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Cranky
Okra ©
Serves
2 generously for about 125 calories
Cranky Okra contains just
a tidbit of pepper heat, making it a very interesting experience for the tastebuds.
Village Trivia: Okra ‘tis
also renown as Lady’s Finger. What a medievally-delightful name!
There’s nothing quite
comparable to fried okra – that golden breading, that crunchy luscious fresh-from-the-garden
taste. However, this ultra-simple recipe for Cranky Okra comes close &
will save three-quarters of the amount of calories, not to mention a backdraft
of fat, when compared to frying.
- Ingredients
for Cranky Okra
- 1 Cup of
Sliced Fresh Okra
- 1 Teaspoon
of Chili Powder
- ½
Cup of Cornmeal (white/yellow/blue)
- Salt &
Pepper
- Non-Stick
Cooking Spray
- ¼
Cup of Water
Mix together the chili
powder, cornmeal, salt & pepper. Cut okra into ¼ to ½
inch chunks.
Drench okra with water,
but DO NOT STIR.
Next, dump watered okra
on the cornmeal mixture, working to make a heavy coat on the okra.
Spray skillet with
the cooking spray. (HINT: A butter-flavored variety wilt add dimension
to the okra.)
When spray is very warm,
but not yet smoking, pour okra in pan.
WARNING: Never spray non
stick cooking spray directly/near heat. It wilt blow off thy brows &
whiskers.
Allow to cook completely
on one side before turning. Okra will take on a beautiful golden brown.
Add a bit of no calorie
refrigerated butter spray to the pan to prevent sticking, if needed.
Remove & serve hot with a bit of roasted chicken & half of a baked potato.
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