MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND OKRA STEW (BAMIA STEW)
'Bamia' in Arabic means 'Okra'. This is an old Middle-Eastern recipe very popular throughout, served with rice.
Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum
Categories Stew
Time 2h45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the baby okras and wash in cold water and then place in a colander to drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil or butter and add in the meat and brown on all side.
- Add the crushed garlic and chopped onions to the meat and saute till brown.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes, stirring in till the tomatoes are all broken down and soft, for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add in all the spices and salt and give it a good mix.
- Add enough water to cover the meat (about 7-8 cups) and stir to combine well.
- Add in the trimmed okras and bring to boil.
- Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, until the meat is tender (the sauce will thicken as it cooks).
- Lastly, pour in the lemon juice and add in the chopped coriander and carefully stir once or twice (careful not to mash the okras) and gently simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 22.3
MIA BAMIA ARABIC LAMB AND OKRA STEW
Make and share this Mia Bamia Arabic Lamb and Okra Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by David04
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash okra and trim okra, and pat dry.
- Sprinkle with oil and place in broiler and lightly brown the okra.
- Sauté the onions, garlic, lamb meat, and spices in olive oil, stirring regularly, until meat is browned.
- Add water and salt, then stir, bring to boil.
- Cover, lower heat and slow cook until meat is tender.
- Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes and ½ cup fresh cilantro.
- Mix well, cover and cook until okra is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 260.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.3
BAMIA STEW (LAMB AND OKRA) RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by á-3801
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, brown meat with olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, stirring well with meat, garlic and onion. Add cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, and allspice. Add water and tomato puree. Stir and combine well. Add okra and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until meat is tender and done. The sauce should thicken as it cooks. If it does not, add 1/2 cup all purpose flour. Serve bamia with white rice.
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