Okra experience

Ok so being that we are not a southern family Okra is not a food we have ever eaten much less cooked. So I went to my trusty allrecipes.com and typed in Okra and came up with a simple recipe to try out.

Very basic, 6 ingredients. Turned out ok but we decided next time it needs more spice. Not bad for our first try.
We had this with broiled flounder.

INGREDIENTS

• 10 pods okra, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly. Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.