1 pound of okra cleaned

3/4 cup self-rising cornmeal

Vegetable oil

Cut okra crosswise into 1/2 inch slices; coat with corn meal. Heat 1/2 -inch vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Fry okra until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 servings.

1990 Cajun/Creole Cookery