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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. Raw basmati rice Coarse salt to taste
- 3 Tbsp. Light vegetable oil
- 1 lb Okra, stemmed and cut into 1/8 inch rings
- 1/2 x Lemon, Juice of
- 1/4 tsp Grnd clove Freshly grnd black pepper
Directions
- Wash the rice thoroughly in several changes of water and put in a bowl. Add in sufficient water to cover the rice by an inch. Soak the rice for 1/2 hour (maximum 2 hrs). Meanwhile bring 3 qts of salted water to a boil in a deep pot and prepare the croutons.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over high heat till warm and add in okra. Reduce heat and cook okra, stirring and shaking, till brown and crisp, about 20 min. Sprinkle with the lemon juice, clove, and black pepper. Reduce heat to minimum and keep hot while you cook the rice.
- Drain the rice and add in to the boiling water, stirring to prevent the rice from settling. Bring the water to a boil again and cook the rice for exactly 4 min. Drain the rice well in a large sieve held over the sink and transfer to a heated platter. Scatter okra croutons on top and serve.
- Yield: 4 servings
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 724g | |
| Calories 1501 | |
| Calories from Fat 381 | 25% |
| Total Fat 43.17g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat 3.68g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 1.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1528mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 251.04g | 67% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 56% |
| Sugars 5.41g | 4% |
| Protein 27.79g | 44% |
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