5 from 24 votes
Okra Cornmeal Cakes
Okra Cornmeal Cakes blend cornmeal batter with sliced fresh okra, jalapeño, and garlic, fried in vegetable oil until golden brown. These griddle cakes have a crispy exterior and a thick, moist interior punctuated by tender okra pieces and a mild spicy kick, offering a flavorful savory snack or side dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
115 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal yellow, finely ground
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups water plus more if needed, cold
- 8 ounces okra stems trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, fresh
- 1 jalapeño cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic mashed into a paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying, mild
Instructions
- Line a plate with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, and fine salt. In a second bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine the egg and water. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add the okra, jalapeño, and garlic and stir to combine. (The batter should be thick and wet, not dry. Add a little more water at a time if needed. The amount will depend on the exact grind of the cornmeal.)
- Heat some or all of the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, depending on how “fried” you like your cakes. Scoop 1/4 cup batter onto the heated surface and, if needed, flatten the griddle cake so it has an even surface. Repeat with additional batter, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Cook the griddle cakes until the bottoms are brown and bubbles form on the tops and edges, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until the other side is golden brown, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel–lined plate. Season the cooked griddle cakes with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cake
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cake | |
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.