Southern Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. meal
small fresh picked okra (about 4-inches is best)
2 eggs
1 tsp. white pepper
1/2 c. flour
2 (about 1 lb.) large sweet onions, cut 1-inch thick
2 1/2 c. flour, divided
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 to 1 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Separate onion slices into rings.
Place rings in large bowl of ice water and let soak for 5 minutes.
In large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, buttermilk, egg, vegetable oil, paprika and ground red pepper to form batter.