Step 1

Prepare okra: Fill a large mixing bowl with water and about 1/2 cup white vinegar. Soak okra for 20-30 minutes. After the okra has soaked, drain the vinegar water, rinse the okra and pat them dry before cooking.

Step 2

Make cornmeal topping: Mix together cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl and then set aside until after the okra is cooked.

Step 3

Cook okra in a pan: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the pan is heated, add the dried okra and sauté for about 12-15 minutes. Using a skillet, gently flip the okra every few minutes to make sure it is browned on all sides.

Step 4

Add cornmeal: When the okra is browned and almost done, squeeze lemon juice onto the okra and then sprinkle the reserved spiced cornmeal powder into the pan and toss the okra until it is completely coated in the cornmeal.