Fried Okra

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb okra pods, stem ends cut off,sliced 1/4" thick
• salt
• cold water
• cornmeal
• salt and pepper
• oil

Recipe

• 1 put sliced okra in a bowl.
• 2 sprinkle with salt, liberally.
• 3 cover with very cold water.
• 4 refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• 5 drain, rinse, drain again.
• 6 roll slices in seasoned cornmeal until well coated.
• 7 fry in hot oil about 1/2" deep until browned and crisp.
• 8 drain on paper towels, serve hot.