Rice with Okra

Rice with okra is a dish full of flavor and tradition, combining rice with this nutritious vegetable in an irresistible way. Perfect to enjoy at family gatherings or a special meal.

Rice with okra is a traditional recipe full of flavor and color.

With a base of rice and an exquisite mix of vegetables and meats, this dish is perfect for sharing with family.

Okra is cooked in a special way with a sauté of onion, garlic, bell pepper, and various meats, creating a unique combination of flavors.

The rice is cooked with this delicious stew until it reaches its perfect point, ready to delight all the diners.

Rice with Okra

Main Course
1 hour
Boiled
6 Servings

Ingredients

½ kilogram of Okra

5 tablespoons of Lard

1 Onion

2 Garlic cloves

1 Green bell pepper

3 Sprigs of chopped parsley

5 tablespoons of Tomato purée

¼ pound of Ham

1 Chorizo

¼ can of Spam

¼ pound of Pork meat

½ Chicken

½ cup of Dry wine

1 tablespoon of Salt

¼ teaspoon of Ground pepper

2 ½ cups of Broth

1 Lemon

2 cups of Rice

½ teaspoon of Bijol

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare the okra, the tip and top must be removed, and then soaked in water with lemon.

Step 2 : In a pot, sauté with lard, onion, garlic, bell pepper, parsley, tomato purée, and the selected meat.

Step 3 : Then, add the dry wine, salt, and pepper.

Step 4 : Once done, add the okra and sauté for a few minutes.

Step 5 : Next, add the water or broth with bijol and bring the preparation to a boil.

Step 6 : Then, add the previously washed rice and cook over medium heat until the rice is ready and has integrated with all the flavors.

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