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Fried Okra
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 4
Being from Minnesota, I never had okra growing up, but after I moved south to Missouri, I found that I really loved it fried, even if it's kind of messy!
Ingredients:
1 lb okra pods, stem ends cut off,sliced 1/4 thick
salt
cold water
cornmeal
salt and pepper
oil
Directions:
1. Put sliced okra in a bowl.
2. Sprinkle with salt, liberally.
3. Cover with very cold water.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Drain, rinse, drain again.
6. Roll slices in seasoned cornmeal until well coated.
7. Fry in hot oil about 1/2 deep until browned and crisp.
8. Drain on paper towels, serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com