Southern Okra

1 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra
Boiling water
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Cooked rice, optional

Combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a covered saucepan, cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. In a skillet, heat oil over medium. Saute onion and pepper until tender.

Stir in sugar mixture and tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes. Add okra and simmer until heated through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice, if desired. Makes 6 servings.