Best Okra Stew Arabic Recipes

Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe) image

Provided by Hommus

Categories Stew

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs fresh okra or 2 lbs frozen okra
1 -1 1/2 lb lamb (stew meat size)
3 large chopped tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large chopped onion
6 diced garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups water
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional)

Steps:

Wash okra and trim off stems, and dry.
Sprinkle okra with oil and place under broiler until lightly browned or fry in vegetable oil until lightly browned (do not use same oil for browning meat).
Sauté chopped onions, diced garlic, lamb meat, salt, and spices in olive oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is lightly browned.
Add water and stir, bring to boil and then cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.
Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes or (28 oz can diced tomatoes) and ½ cup fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional).
Mix well, cover and simmer until okra is tender.
This meal is excellent when served hot with rice. See my recipe for rice.

Mia Bamia Arabic Lamb and Okra Stew image

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