Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
    1 egg, beaten
    1 cup cornmeal
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1/2 cup vegetable oil
Preparation
    In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.

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