Ingredients

• 1 pound young okra
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pepper to taste
• Dash cayenne pepper

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Instructions

1. Cut off the stems and the tips of the okra pods. Wash thoroughly and place them in a pan of boiling salted water. Cook for about 8 minutes. Drain and let dry thoroughly.
2. In a mixing bowl. Blend the cornmeal. Fry in deep fat (350°) or sauté in butter until brown.