Southern-Style Okra With Tomatoes and Rice
A flavorful okra and tomato mixture is simmered and thickened, then served over warm rice.
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Instructions
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Start boiling 2 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt in a saucepan.
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Add rice, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes; let stand 5 minutes, then fluff.
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Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water with 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil; add washed okra and cook for 10 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes until tender.
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Add diced tomatoes with their juices to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the cooked okra and sugar, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Whisk 2 teaspoons of flour with 1 tablespoon of cold water to form a smooth paste, then add to the okra and tomato mixture, cooking until thickened.
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Serve the okra mixture spooned over the warm rice.