Cornmeal-Okra Fritters | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. dried shrimp (optional)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup stone-ground white cornmeal
• ¹⁄₂ cup flour
• 1 ¹⁄₄ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp. water
• cups okra, sliced crosswise to 1/4 inch thick discs
• Vegetable oil, for frying