Fried Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb okra pods, stem ends cut off,sliced 1/4\" thick
salt
cold water
cornmeal
salt and pepper
oil

Preparation

Put sliced okra in a bowl.
Sprinkle with salt, liberally.
Cover with very cold water.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Drain, rinse, drain again.
Roll slices in seasoned cornmeal until well coated.
Fry in hot oil about 1/2\" deep until browned and crisp.
Drain on paper towels, serve hot.