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Okra Fritters

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"In the South, okra is every where. I threw together this recipe when trying to come up with something different. When I make this for the kids, I leave out the tomatoes and onion." — Tiger Sand

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2 pounds fresh okra, sliced in 1/8 inch pieces
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
6 packets instant grits

2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup oil for frying, or as needed

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Directions

Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add the grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and blend together using your hands.
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Form patties 2 1/2 inches in diameter, about 1/2 the size of a hamburger. Place the fritter in the pan and cook until golden brown, about five minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about five minutes more. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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This was such a big hit! I added a little bit of bacon grease. And I also precooked my onions and okra, just to soften it up a bit. My family demands that I make this again and again and again... UPDATE: I made these again last weekend with http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grandpas-Tomato-Gravy/Detail.aspx , and it was a match made in heaven.

—KimberlyOakes

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 01, 2010

I have no idea what happened, but these were a failure. They fell apart while frying, but on the plus side, I love the incorporation of tomato in this. I've made variations of fritters before, but never with tomato. I might try this again sometime, thanks.

—MBKRH

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8 Ratings

Aug 20, 2009

Hi Tiger: Sorry, I have not had time to try this recipe yet! Being from So.Georgia myself, I like okra prepared any way I can find it. I think this recipe is going to be wonderful. I will come back when I've tried it and update. Best wishes, Larry

—Tenman

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May 23, 2011

I love Okra anything! The flavor was good but they fell apart while I cooked them. I made as written maybe someone has a trick to make them stay together?

—kellyn

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Jun 03, 2010

Different and if you love okra a wonderful something different.

—Katie

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Aug 17, 2010

This is the first time I ate okra, let alone cook it.It is a strange vegetable. The skin is tough and stringy. However, surprisingly this recipe turned out pretty tasty

—NYTOCA

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Aug 08, 2012

I just made this tonight using the okra, tomatoe, and onion from my CSA. It was delicious :). After reading other reviews, I added 3 eggs instead of 2. My fritters did not fall apart and were wonderful. Thanks for the recipe.

—VTSPACECADET

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Apr 11, 2013

This didn't go well for me. Disclaimer: I didn't use tomatoes or onions because nobody else in my family likes them. I think the biggest problem was the amount of okra. 2 lbs seems like WAY too much (at least when you don't use the other ingredients?) I could not seem to get them easily formed into patties at all. We tried adding more grits and another egg to no avail. Finally I was able to do a few by getting my hands wet under the sink. That seemed to give them enough moisture to work into pitiful crumbling masses. LOL. The end result wasn't horrible and the family ate them pretty well (nobody complained!) -- Overall, I would consider trying this recipe again, but I think next time I will only use 1 lb of okra and perhaps try adding another vegetable (like corn) to see how that works out.

—kmfnj

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Nutrition

Calories
196 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
35.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
70 mg
24%

Fiber
6.9 g
27%

Protein
8 g
16%

Sodium
407 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Okra Fritters

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 196
Calories from Fat: 36

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 70mg 24 %
Sodium 407mg 16 %
Potassium 620mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 6.9g 27 %
Protein 8g 16 %
** Sugars 3.6g
Vitamin A 18 %
Vitamin C 62 %
Calcium 18 %
Iron 101 %
Thiamin 52 %
Niacin 42 %
Vitamin B6 28 %
Magnesium 37 %
Folate 110 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.