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Okra with meat and vermicelli rice

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

This is a version of Bamia – a Lebanese dish made with okra and tomatoes. Served on vermicelli rice, it’s a delicious dish that’s healthy and easy to prepare.

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 1 tsp Olive Oil

  • 250 ml Water

  • 5 ml Pomegranate Molasses

  • 1 Onion (chopped)

  • 20 g Coriander

  • 500 g Tomatoes

  • 800 g Okra

  • 85 g Tomato Paste

  • 15 g Garlic

  • ½ tsp 7 Spices

  • 1 tsp Grounded Coriander

  • Salt And Pepper (to taste)

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

Photo of Okra with meat and vermicelli rice

Method

  • Crank up the heat and get that olive oil sizzling!

  • Toss in some onion and garlic and let them sweat until they're crystal clear.

  • Pop in those gorgeous Okra (no need to chop) and give everything a good stir.

  • Add in some juicy tomato and keep stirring.

  • Close the lid and let it cook for approximately 7 minutes, giving those flavors time to mingle.

  • Add in all the other delicious ingredients and give it a good stir. Now, lower the heat to med-low and let it cook for another 20-25 minutes, checking in every 10 minutes or so.

  • When everything has softened, that's when you know the Okra is good to go.

  • Serve with vermicelli rice for the perfect pairing.

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