Fried Okra Cajun Style With Remoulade Sauce

Fried Okra Cajun Style With Remoulade Sauce 1 lb okra, cut into 1/4 inch slice 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, lightly mixed 2 cups corn oil, more if needed salt, for seasoning Remoulade Sauce (recipe follows) Combine the flour, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and salt in a shallow bowl. Heat the oil in a large skillet. When it is very hot, dredge the okra in the flour mixture, shake off any excess then dip into egg then flour again and fry in the oil in batches until light-brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt. Serve with Remoulade Sauce. Remoulade Sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 stalk finely chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Directions: Whisk together all ingredients Cover and chill 1 hour. Serve with Cajun Style Fried Okra.