Start by placing the okra into a medium saucepan filled with boiling water where the rice is being cooked.
Cover the pan and let everything cook until all the water has completely evaporated.
After the water has evaporated, remove the okra from the rice and set aside.
Next, slice the okra into rounds and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium to low heat, add a drizzle of olive oil.
Add the onion sliced into strips, the garlic sliced into strips, the chili pepper and sauté until the onion turns lightly golden brown.
Then, add the okra we sliced.
Season with the salt, the black pepper, the chimichurri and sauté for 5 minutes.
After this time has passed, add the tomato paste, the water and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Serve with the rice we prepared.