Medium African Dinner

Okra Fritters

Name: Okra Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh okra , sliced into 1/8-inch pieces; 1 large tomato , diced; 1 onion , diced; 6 packetss instant grits; 2 eggs , lightly beaten; salt and black pepper to taste; 0.5 cups oil for frying , or as needed

Total Time

41 min

15m prep · 26m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Medium

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In the South, grits and okra are everywhere. I threw this recipe together when trying to come up with something different. When I make it for the kids, I leave out the tomatoes and onion.

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh okra , sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
1 large tomato , diced
1 onion , diced
6 packetss instant grits
2 eggs , lightly beaten
salt and black pepper to taste
0.5 cups oil for frying , or as needed

Instructions

1

Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and mix with your hands until well blended. Shape the mixture into 2 1/2-inch-wide patties, about half as large as a hamburger.
2

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fritters and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 more minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.