Ruz bil bamia (rice with okra)

Instructions

1. Sauté the sliced onion in the olive oil for 6 minutes, then add the crushed garlic.
2. Add the grated tomatoes and the paprika and let reduce for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the okra rinsed and halved, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the rinsed rice, stir, then pour in the hot water, salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover for 20 minutes, until fully absorbed.
6. Let it rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving with lemon wedges.