Fried Whole Okra

5 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. young okra
  • 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut off stem end and tip of okra pods; wash thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Cook in boiling salted water for 8 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain and dry completely. Roll in seasoned cornmeal.
  4. 4
    Fry in deep fat (350°) or saute in butter until brown.
  5. 5
    Serves six.

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