Fried okra

Ingredients

10	Okra, pods, sliced in 1/4 inch pieces (Main)
¼ tsp	Salt
½ cup	Vegetable oil
1 cup	Cornmeal
1	Egg, beaten
¼ tsp	Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a small bowl, soak okra in egg for 5-10 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.