Okra Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. cooked okra (fresh, canned or frozen)
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. flour
pepper to taste

Preparation

Boil in a small amount of water until tender; drain.
Chop, mash and beat with a fork or in a blender.
Add egg, sugar, salt and pepper.
Beat well.
Stir flour and baking powder together. Add and beat.
Drop by 1 teaspoon into deep, very hot fat.
Brown; turn without pricking.
Cook until very brown and crisp.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.
Serves 8 or more.
If puffs are not small round shapes, more flour may be needed.
Batter keeps well in refrigerator several days.