Fried Whole Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cut off stem end and tip of okra pods; wash thoroughly.
Cook in boiling salted water for 8 minutes.
Drain and dry completely. Roll in seasoned cornmeal.
Fry in deep fat (350\u00b0) or saute in butter until brown.
Serves six.