Southern Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. plain flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. sliced fresh okra
boiling water
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
cooked rice (optional)

Preparation

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.