Fried Okra
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

1 pound okra pods -- stem ends cut off, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt - to taste
1 teaspoon pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Put sliced okra in a bowl, sprinkle with salt (liberally), and cover with very cold water. Refrigerate an hour or so. Drain; roll slices in cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper until well-coated. Fry in hot oil about 1/2-inch deep until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve hot. 2 to 4 servings.

 

Nutritional Information:

148 Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (1% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 31mg Sodium