OKRA STEW (ARABIC RECIPE)

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This is a traditional Arabic recipe and is called bamee. This dish is really delicious is very tasty. You can serve it with plain rice.

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.

Siyamthanda Xaba
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The okra was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Joel John
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This okra stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices.


davou joseph
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but this stew was actually really good. The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Landon Madsen
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This is a great recipe for okra stew. The okra is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sahin Evan
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I love this okra stew! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and cumin because I love the flavor.


Arpita Sen
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This okra stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The okra is cooked until it is tender and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Rekik Gezahegn
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but this stew was actually pretty good. The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Mehmood Ali
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This okra stew is a great way to use up leftover okra. It's easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Miller David
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The okra stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Gloman Tv
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This okra stew was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh okra from my garden and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Adegbuyiro Emmanuel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great. The okra was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Haziq Abbasi
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This okra stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices.


Simon Yehualawork
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but this stew was actually really good. The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


IMDAD ALI
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This is a great recipe for okra stew. The okra is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


wassi TV
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I love this okra stew! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and cumin because I love the flavor.


Naomi Villagran
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This okra stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The okra is cooked until it is tender and the sauce is flavorful and slightly tangy. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.