Okra Fried Bomba Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup cooking onion , finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper , diced
• 1 lb okra , chopped
• 1 clove garlic , finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 2 cups bomba rice
• 7 cups water
• 1 tsp organic tamari sauce
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil , chiffonade

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. Add the cumin and cayenne and cook for a minute until aromatic.
3. Add the bomba rice and cook for several minutes, coating in oil.
4. Add 3 1/2 cups water and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often.
5. Add remaining water and cook uncovered without stirring for another 8 minutes, or until the liquid level is below the rice.
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. Garnish with tamari and basil and serve.