Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fresh okra, sliced
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. water
3/4 c. cornmeal (more, if needed)
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
shortening for frying

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine egg and water. Stir in okra, making sure it is thoroughly coated with egg mixture.
In a plastic bag, combine cornmeal, flour and salt. With a slotted spoon, remove okra from egg mixture and place it in the plastic bag with cornmeal mixture. Shake vigorously so that okra is totally coated. Add more cornmeal, if needed.
In a large skillet, heat 1/4-inch of oil until it is hot.
Add okra.
Reduce heat to medium.
Place a cover on the skillet and cook for about 30 minutes or until okra is browned on all sides, turning okra every 10 minutes.
You may need to add more oil if skillet dries out.