Fried Okra

Ingredients

• 1 tsp calumet baking powder 
• 0.8 cup cornmeal 
• 1 Tbsp flour 
• 0.3 tsp ground pepper red (cayenne)
• 8 servings oil 
• 2 lb okra fresh trimmed
• 0.8 cup panko bread crumbs 
• 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated kraft

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Cut okra into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place in shallow dish.
2. Sprinkle lightly with water.
3. Combine all remaining ingredients except oil in shallow dish.
4. Add okra, in small batches; toss until evenly coated with crumb mixture.
5. Heat 1-1/2 inches of oil to 375F in large deep skillet on medium heat.
6. Add okra, in batches; cook 3 to 4 min. or until golden brown, turning after 2 min.
7. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
8. Serve warm.