Name: Cornmeal Crusted Okra
Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons canola or peanut oil; 2 pounds okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces, stems and tips discarded; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup fine yellow cornmeal

YIELD: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
2 pounds okra, sliced into ½-inch pieces, stems and tips discarded
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup fine yellow cornmeal

Directions

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the okra, stir to coat and cover. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the okra is bright green, about 10-12 minutes.
2
Season generously with salt and pepper, then sprinkle the cornmeal over the okra. Stir to coat and drizzle over the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the okra is tender, browned and crispy, 5-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary and serve immediately.