French Fried Okra
 

French Fried Okra

1 lb Okra
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Buttermilk
2 c Self-rising cornmeal
Vegetable oil


Wash okra and drain well. Remove tip and stem end; cut okra into 1/2
inch slices. Sprinkle okra with salt; add buttermilk, stirring until
well coated. Let stand at least 15 minutes; then drain okra well.
Dredge in corn meal. Deep fry okra in hot oil at 375 degrees F until
golden brown; drain on paper towels.