Description
Okra Rice, also known as Ochro Rice, is a flavorful dish that combines long-grain white rice with fresh okra, tomatoes, and spices, creating a delicious Southern comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound fresh okra, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, a pinch of salt, stir, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add sliced okra to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften.
- Toss in diced tomato, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold it into the okra mixture, being careful not to mash the okra. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a side or main course.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Okra Rice, Ochro Rice, Southern Comfort Food, Vegetarian Dish