Okra Patties

Ingredients

• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 pound okra , finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons pepper
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 egg
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 cups cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the okra, onion, salt, pepper, water and egg. Combine the flour, baking powder and cornmeal; and stir that into the okra mixture.

3. 3

   Carefully drop spoonfuls of the okra batter into the hot oil, and fry on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.