Salt and Pepper Okra Fries
These Salt and Pepper Okra Fries are the perfect crispy, savoury snack! With a simple seasoning of salt and pepper, the natural flavour of the okra shines through in every crunchy bite. Easy to make and full of flavour, they’re a delicious twist on traditional fries!
Ingredients
- 250g okra
- 50g cornflour
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 red chilli
- Spring onion
- Vegetable Oil for deep frying
Spice mix
- 1 tsp MSG
- 1 Tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
- ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- Pinch of Sichuan Powder
Step 1
Cut the okra into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Chop the onion and spring onion, slice the chili, and finely chop the garlic.
Step 3
Combine all the ingredients for the spice mix.
Step 4
Place the okra in a bowl with the cornflour and 3 tablespoons of water. Toss thoroughly until the okra is coated with a slightly dry batter.
Step 5
Heat the oil for deep frying to medium and fry the okra in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until crispy. For an extra crunch, increase the heat to high and fry for an additional 30 seconds.
Step 6
Heat a wok over high heat and add a splash of oil. Fry the onion, garlic, chili, and spring onions for a few minutes, then add the fried okra. Sprinkle in a generous amount of the spice mix, tasting as you go to avoid using too much. Toss everything together well.
Serve hot.