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Battered & Fried Okra
Soak 1 tbsp flax seeds in 5 tbsp water in a bowl.
Rinse 1/2 pound whole okra and set aside to drain, you want it to be damp but not dripping.
In a large bowl, stir together 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Toss the damp okra in 1/4 cup flour (use chickpea flour if you’re avoiding gluten!).
Whisk the flax mixture, which should now have a filmy quality similar to a raw egg. Dip the okra in the flax mixture then into the cornmeal & spice mixture to coat.
In a skillet or pot heat 2 inches of vegetable oil.
Add the okra in small batches, frying for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on a rack or paper towels.

I served them with a spicy vegan mayonaise!