World Flavors Cookbook

Bamia with Rice

Okra stewed in tomato sauce served over plain rice — a Friday staple in many Sudanese homes.

Cuisine: Sudan

Ingredients

• 300g okra, whole
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tomatoes, blended
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 3 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

1. Fry onion until golden.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and cumin.
3. Add okra and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Cook rice separately.
5. Serve okra sauce over rice.