Okra Beignets with Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Don't be put off by this recipe if you don't like the slippery texture of okra ? it disappears when the okra is coated in batter...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 lb fresh okra, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups), or 1 (10-oz) box frozen cut okra, thawed
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1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
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1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
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1/2 cup cooked rice (preferably jasmine)
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About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying (1 1/2 qt)
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1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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