Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sliced okra
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. corn meal
1 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening (for frying, unless for deep frying)

Preparation

Select young tender pods of okra.
Wash, cut off ends and slice crosswise.
Mix salt, pepper, meal and flour in a bag or bowl.
Add okra and shake or stir until okra is covered with dry mixture.
Have the shortening hot in a skillet.
Add the okra. Cook until tender and browned, stirring occasionally.