OKRA PILAU

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Okra has been grown in the tropical regions of Africa for centuries. From there, according to some food historians, it made its way to the Low Country. The Gullah people, descendants of enslaved West Africans, use okra in okra soup, gumbo, okra pilau, fried okra and okra stew. The vegetable has many nutritional benefits: it's rich in vitamins A and C, a good source of magnesium and contains catechins, a type of antioxidant.

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Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices bacon, chopped (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped picnic ham (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 cups sliced fresh okra (about 6 ounces)
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups raw converted rice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Fry the bacon and ham in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Stir in the onions and granulated garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender. Add the okra and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the okra mixture and reserve.
  • Add the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the rice, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add the okra mixture, incorporate thoroughly and heat through. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Rajan Chhadiyal
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This okra pilau is a big hit!


Tiene Akpan
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This is my new favorite okra recipe!


Shahel Ali
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised!


Mubiru Amos
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This okra pilau is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Md Saiduy
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I love this okra pilau! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Mithu Sherpa
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This okra pilau is a great way to get your kids to eat okra. My kids love the flavor and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Johannes Junias
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This okra pilau is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some leftover chicken to the pilau and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Mahmud
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was not slimy at all and the pilau was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


My Senu
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I made this okra pilau for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavor and the okra was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Elena Benitez
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This okra pilau is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I love the combination of okra and rice, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


Danelle Myers
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was not slimy at all and the pilau was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Kashav Kumar
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This okra pilau is a great way to get your kids to eat okra. My kids love the flavor and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Nazmun Beauty
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I love this okra pilau! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Bhuwan Sapkota
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This okra pilau is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some leftover chicken to the pilau and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ryan Tyd
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I made this okra pilau for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like okra. I will definitely be making this again.


Viwe Klaas
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This is my new favorite okra recipe! The pilau is so flavorful and the okra is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


M.Yousaf khan
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was not slimy at all and the pilau was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Haidar Khani
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I made this okra pilau for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavor and the okra was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Idk Imk
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This okra pilau is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. I love the combination of okra and rice, and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


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