Mia Bamia Arabic Lamb And Okra Stew Recipes

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.

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.