SidesIntermediate
Fried Okra
Cornmeal-crusted okra, fried until crisp with a tender center. A Louisiana staple.
Yield32 portions
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time8 min
Hold Time10 min
Shelf LifeServe same shift — texture degrades quickly
Storage & Service
Storage Instructions
Prep dredged okra in hotel pan with parchment between layers. Fry to order when possible.
Serving Temperature
Hot — 165°F minimum
Internal Cook Temperatures
- Fry oil375°F
Required Equipment
40 qt Stock Pot20 qt Stock PotChef KnifeCutting BoardMeasuring CupsScaleWhiskHotel PansSheet PansFryerSpider StrainerCambros
Recipe Size
Restaurant Batch · 32 portions · 32 portions — quantities scale from master recipe
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Okra | 12 | lb |
| Cornmeal | 3 | lb |
| All-Purpose Flour | 1.5 | lb |
| Cajun Seasoning | 4 | oz |
| Buttermilk | 2 | qt |
| Kosher Salt | 2 | oz |
| Fry Oil | 3 | gal |