Fried Trinidadian Okra is a traditional Trinidadian recipe for a classic snack of deep fried okra coated in maize meal. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Trinidadian version of: Fried Trinidadian Okra.
Wash the okra thoroughly then trim the ends. Slice the okra into 12mm tubes and set aside.
Beat together the eggs and hot pepper sauce in a bowl then add the okra and toss to coat.
Combine the maize meal, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish then dip the okra slices in this to coat evenly.
Add oil to a deep fat fryer or a wok and heat to 180°C. Add the okra in small batches and fry until well browned (about 5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve warm with hot sauce.
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