Bamia

Name: Bamia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh okra, trimmed; 1 lb lamb or beef (cut into chunks); 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 med onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can); 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender okra simmered with lamb or beef in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and spices.

60 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

EgyptianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs fresh okra, trimmed
1 lb lamb or beef (cut into chunks)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 med onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can)
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 med diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 1 lb lamb or beef (cut into chunks) and brown it on all sides, about 8 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
6

Pour in 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz can) and 1/2 cup water. Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin and 1/4 tsp ground coriander.
7

Bring to a simmer, then add 1.5 lbs trimmed fresh okra. Stir gently to combine.
8

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the okra is tender and the sauce has thickened.
9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm with rice.

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Questions

What is Bamia?

Tender okra simmered with lamb or beef in a rich tomato sauce infused with garlic and spices. This reference files it under Egyptian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 60 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Bamia?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (40 minutes): "Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the okra is tender and the sauce has thickened."

What should Bamia look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until the okra is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Can I freeze Bamia?

Yes. Refrigerate what is left of Bamia within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Bamia?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the okra drops from 1.5 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 3 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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