Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1              pound  okra pods -- stem ends cut off,
                        -- sliced 1/4" thick
                        salt
                        cold water
                        cornmeal
                        salt and 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