1/2 lb. okra
2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 tbsp. softened butter

Cut okra and combine with water, pepper and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat. Cover tightly and simmer for 10 minutes until okra is tender, but still intact. Stirring constantly, pour in the cornmeal in a slow thin stream. Cook over moderate heat still stirring for 5 minutes or until the mixture is thick enough to leave the bottom and slide off the pan in a solid mass. Put butter on top and serve.