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Presentation

Second course prepared with okra, corn flour, eggs, frying oil, salt and pepper

Ingredients

• 20 okra pods
• 150 g (5.3 oz / about 1 cup) cornmeal
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying, as needed
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Method

Remove the stalk of the okra pods and rinse them thoroughly.

Let them dry on a cloth.

Cut them into slices at least 1 cm thick.

Beat the egg with a pinch of salt.

Pour the corn flour into a bowl, add a pinch of pepper and mix.

Pour the slices into the egg, drain them and dip them in the flour so that they are completely covered.

Heat plenty of oil for frying.

When it is very hot, dip the vegetables in batter and let them cook.

Drain on a serving dish with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil

Season with salt and serve hot.

Allergens

Maize: possible cross-reaction in case of sensitivity to grasses

Various seed oils: check for allergens among the ingredients on the label

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Corn flour: provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients

Okra or Okra: rich in antioxidants, able to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood, it has a positive impact on diabetes. Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it promotes the functionality of the immune system. Useful in case of kidney disease.

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with problems

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Also intended for individuals suffering from:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and Vomiting

In the presence of dysphagia (problems with chewing and swallowing), crush them or cut them into small pieces of uniform size.

With caution based on tenderness and roughness in case of Mucositis (inflammation and lesions of the oral cavity)

A study reports that okra would hinder the absorption of metformin, a drug used in the treatment of diabetes.