Okra, Tomato and Onion Fritters, Yum

[RiverBend]

Wife made these last night, fried goodness,

 

[DinkyDau]

Wife made these last night, fried goodness,
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Splian please, what kind of cakes are they? Looks mighty good!

 

[WildMan]

Nice. We have squash fritters every now and then and they are delicious.

 

[threeclicks]

The pictures are great but I will also need words this time in the form of a recipe.
I just picked okra the last 2 nights and would enjoy a new way to prepare.

 

[RiverBend]

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins

Servings: 12 fritters

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 pound okra, coarsely chopped
• 1 large green tomato, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chopped okra, green tomato, and onion. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk, and then add it to the okra mixture. Stir until just combined.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonsful. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula. Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary; then drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

 

[atljetmech]

Those look and sound delicious

 

[DinkyDau]

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins

Servings: 12 fritters

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 pound okra, coarsely chopped
• 1 large green tomato, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely diced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chopped okra, green tomato, and onion. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg into the buttermilk, and then add it to the okra mixture. Stir until just combined.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the okra batter into the oil by heaping tablespoonsful. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, then flip the fritters and press them flat with the back of a spatula. Cook 4 to 5 more minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Cook in batches, adding more oil if necessary; then drain on paper towels, and serve hot.

Thanks!

 

[threeclicks]

Awe righty now. Thanks for the recipe and idea.
Here’s my attempt.

 

[joel2000]

Dang it guys... now I gotta go to the veggie stand down the road for tomorrow’s cook.

 

[eightnsand]

Just forwarded this recipe to Mrs 8. In the other room. She’ll either make them or bitch at me. Looks great. Thanks, either way.