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okra ochro rice

Okra (Ochro) Rice

Okra (ochro) rice is a beloved one pot dish that combines okra, pumpkin, and a variety of seasonings. Try this easy but delicious recipe!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Keyword: one-pot, rice
Author: baidawi

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups rice washed
  • 18 medium sized ochros chopped
  • 1 lb pumpkin cubed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1 sprig rosemary finely chopped
  • ½ scotch bonnet pepper finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds ground
  • ¼ tsp bay leaf powder or 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add oil to pot then toast coriander seeds for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Add onion, celery and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot then sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin, okra (ochro), garlic, bay leaf powder (bay leaf) and rosemary to the pot.
  • Season with salt and black pepper to taste then cover and allow veggies and aromatics to cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add rice to the pot then add coconut milk then season with salt to taste.
  • Bring mixture to a gentle simmer then remove from heat.
  • Cover pot then transfer to a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Remove pot from oven then toss mixture.
  • Serve & Enjoy!

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