Okra Fritters with Grilled Corn and Goat Cheese

INGREDIENTS

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 1/2 cups

sliced okra (~1/4-inch slices)

3/4 cup

corn kernels, cut from 1 grilled cob

4 oz

goat cheese, crumbled

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/2 cup

+ 2 Tbsp flour

1/3 cup

buttermilk

egg

Ranch dressing , for serving (optional)