Okra Rice
A co-worker and good friend introduced me to this okra rice recipe but never gave exact amounts. I worked to get it just right so I could share it with you. It is so good!
A co-worker and good friend introduced me to this okra rice recipe but never gave exact amounts. I worked to get it just right so I could share it with you. It is so good!
Ingredients
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1 pound bacon
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
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1 cup uncooked rice
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1 ½ cups water
Method
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Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
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Heat reserved bacon grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes.
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Add rice to the skillet and pour in water. Cover and simmer until rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.
