Pan-Fried Okra with Spiced Lemon Aioli

Serves 2-3

INGREDIENTS FOR OKRA:

8 large okras
1/2 cup almond flour/meal
2 tbsp buttermilk powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
oil, for frying

DIRECTIONS

Slice okras to your desired thickness. Mix buttermilk powder with milk. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour/meal, salt and pepper. Throw all of the okra slices into the milk, and then toss in almond mixture. Next, heat oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot, add the okra (in batches if needed). Fry until golden brown and crispy. Scoop out of the oil and let cool on some paper towels to drain out any excess oil.

INGREDIENTS FOR AIOLI:

1/4 cup mayo
1 large garlic clove, minced
Zest of 1 lemon + juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp lime pepper seasoning
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cellery salt
3/4-1 tsp dried oregano

DIRECTIONS

For the aioli, mix together all ingredients and refrigerate until needed. This is best done in advance to allow the flavors to blend together.

Enjoy!