Crispy Okra
- Canola oil, for deep-frying
- 1 1/2 cups fine yellow cornmeal
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pound okra, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Heat 2 inches of canola oil in a deep saute pan over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- Pour the cornmeal into a shallow baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Season the okra with salt and pepper and then toss in the cornmeal.
- Fry the okra in batches, turning once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to the paper towels and season with salt.
- Serve hot.
canola oil, yellow cornmeal, kosher salt, okra
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crispy-okra-382720 (may not work)