Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh okra
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 c. self-rising flour
1 c. self-rising meal
vegetable oil

Preparation

Wash and slice okra.
Pat dry with paper towels.
Combine eggs and buttermilk.
Add okra.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Combine flour and meal.
Drain okra, small portions at a time, using slotted spoon.
Dredge okra, small portions at a time in flour mixture. Put 2 to 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or heavy saucepan.
Heat and fry okra to golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.