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Ital Rice / Coconut Okra Rice

This dish, by vegetarian chef Celia Brooks Brown, is often called Rasta risotto. Ital is a Rastafarian concept which means the essence of things in their natural state. Ital foods are super-healthy, free from animal products, unrefined and generally containing no salt. They rely on natural flavours, chilli in particular, to provide enough excitement for the sense of taste, along with a sense of well-being.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
200g / 1 cup wholegrain rice, washed and drained
2 cloves garlic, chopped
50g okra, stem removed, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 - ½ habanero chilli or other chilli to taste, chopped (wear gloves!)
100ml coconut cream
750ml water
100g callaloo, washed and chopped

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Method

Heat a large, heavy bottomed, lidded saucean over a moderate flame and add oil. Fry the onion until translucent. Add garlic and rice and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the okra, red pepper, chilli, coconut cream and water.
Stir, cover and bring to the boil. Simmer, covered, until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender (30-35 minutes). Stir the callaloo in at the end and continue cooking until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately in warm bowls.

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