Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A Summer Supper

Zucchini Pasta and Fried Okra - a great supper for the hot days of summer!

Pasta:

Boil 3/4 lb spaghetti according to directions.

Grate zucchini (3-4 cups) and Parmesan cheese (3/4 cup), and chop fresh mint (2 T), and mix this with 4 T butter in with the pasta while still warm.

Fried Okra:

Place canola oil in cast iron skillet and heat over med-high about 10 minutes...

Buy fresh okra and slice thinly (1/4 inch slices).  Place in a bowl and toss with a generous amount of yellow cornmeal.  Using a slotted scoop, gently shake loose excess cornmeal, and place okra into hot oil - not crowding the skillet.  Fry until golden brown, remove with same scoop and drain on paper towels -  sprinkle with kosher salt.  Keep frying in batches until done. (Test oil by dropping in one slice of okra - it should sizzle immediately).




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