Fried okra

Fried okra

Fried okra, showing the interior and exterior
Type	Fried vegetable
Course	Side dish
Region or state	Southern United States
Associated cuisine	Soul food, cuisine of the Southern United States
Main ingredients	Okra
Ingredients generally used	Cornmeal

Fried okra is a side dish associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States, particularly soul food. It is made by coating sliced okra in cornmeal and then frying it.