Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh okra
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp. water
2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
vegetable oil

Preparation

Rinse okra; drain well and pat dry.
Remove tip and stem ends. Cut okra crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
Set aside.
Combine eggs and water in a bowl; stir well.
Add okra.
Toss gently to coat well.
Combine cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl; stir well.
Add okra to cornmeal mixture, a few slices at a time, tossing gently to coat well.
Pour oil to depth of 1-inch in a large heavy skillet.
Heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry okra in hot oil over medium heat until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Yields 8 servings.