Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh okra 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper 3/4 cup of corn meal Cooking oil
Directions:Cut okra cross-wise into 1/4 inch rounds. Beat eggs and combine with pepper in a bowl; spread corn meal on a plate. Dip okra into eggs to coat and then roll in corn meal. In a heavy skillet heat oil to a depth of one half inch and fry half the okra until they are tender and corn meal is golden and crispy about 10 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon and blot on paper towels. Add more oil and fry the remaining okra. |