Mystical Meatballs

1 lb fresh okra
2 eggs, beaten
4-6 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
oil for deep frying

Wash okra and drain well; cut off ends and discard. Cut okra crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. In a bowl, combine beaten eggs and hot sauce; add okra and stir to coat all pieces well. In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, salt and cayenne.

Dip okra pieces into cornmeal mixture to coat well. Heat oil in the deep fryer to 375°. Fry okra in batches until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes for each batch. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Serves 4.