Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you QSis!
I do use fresh okra, & it's not slimy at all, it's like a really moist cornbread with okra in it. In place of the hushpuppy mix, you can use cornmeal mix & just add some fresh chopped onion to it.
No problem Lee! Yes, that's the one I mean, but Mama is right, you can also make your favorite cornbread recipe adding onions & the okra to it. Sorry, I was slow this morning, the coffee had not kicked in yet.