Dinner Tonight: Rice With Okra Recipe

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 pound fresh okra, bottom and top removed, and cut into rounds
• 3 scallions, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon habanero chile, minced
• 2 1/3 cups long-grain rice
• 1 quart water
• Salt and pepper

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, pour the oil in and turn the heat to medium. Toss in the okra and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
3. Pour in the water, and then add the scallions, parsley, thyme, garlic, and habanero. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Turn the heat to medium high, and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes.
5. Add the rice, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Drain the mixture in a colander. Transfer to a steamer basket or bamboo steamer and then set on top of the boiling pot of water. Cover and let steam for 7 minutes.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasonings, and serve.

olive oil, fresh okra, scallions, fresh parsley, fresh thyme, garlic, habanero chile, longgrain rice, water, salt

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/dinner-tonight-rice-with-okra.html (may not work)