Okra Fried Bomba Rice Recipe

Ingredients

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  1/2 cup red pepper

  diced

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  1 tsp ground cumin

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  2 cups bomba rice

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  1 tsp organic tamari sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large shallow skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat. When hot add the onion, red pepper, okra, garlic and cook until soft.

2. 2

   Add the cumin and cayenne and cook for a minute until aromatic.

3. 3

   Add the bomba rice and cook for several minutes, coating in oil.

4. 4

   Add 3 1/2 cups water and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often.

5. 5

   Add remaining water and cook uncovered without stirring for another 8 minutes, or until the liquid level is below the rice.

6. 6

   Cover and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the bottom of the rice has begun to caramelise, forming a crunchy, golden crust.

7. 7

   Garnish with tamari and basil and serve.