Best 2 Bamiehokra And Lamb Middle East Palestine Recipes

Bamieh okra is a hearty Middle Eastern dish that is popular in countries such as Palestine. It typically includes okra, tomatoes, and lamb, along with a variety of spices and herbs. The lamb is usually cooked until tender, and the okra and tomatoes are stewed until they are soft and flavorful. Bamieh okra is often served with rice or bread, and it can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This dish is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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BAMIEH (MIDDLE EASTERN OKRA STEW)

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A fabulous, flavor-filled recipe that's great for leftovers. Every Middle Eastern country has its own spin on this dish, but this one is predominantly the Yemeni version. Serve over basmati rice.

Provided by E A Bowes

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds cubed lamb stew meat
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ tablespoons garlic paste
5 (14.5 ounce) cans canned diced tomatoes, drained
1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste
2 beef bouillon cubes
4 cups boiling water
2 pounds frozen sliced okra

Steps:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, salt and black pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned a light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Add the lamb, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and garlic paste. Cook on medium heat until the lamb starts to brown, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste; cook and stir for another 5 minutes.
Dissolve the beef bouillon cubes in 4 cups of boiling water. Pour the broth into the pot with the lamb and stir in the okra. If necessary, add water to cover the okra. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the cover and cook for another 45 minutes to 1 hour until the lamb is very tender and the stew reaches your desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 53.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 778.5 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

BAMIEH(OKRA) AND LAMB (MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE)

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This is a tomato sauce based recipe that uses okra. With the lamb meat flavor it tastes great over rice! Not hard to make at all either =) Also, you can substitute the lamb meat for chicken, it comes out just as delicious!

Provided by Palis Favorites

Categories Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lamb (depending on family size, normally about 4 decent sized pieces)
1 onion
2 bay leaves
2 lbs okra (fresh or frozen)
3 garlic cloves
2/3 cup oil
3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped or 12 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 lemon, juice of
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Wash lamb meat well and place in pot of boiling water with salt and bay leaves.
When the meat boils scoop off all the froth that forms, and let boil until it is fully cooked (about 2 1/2 hours, of if using a pressure cooker about 30 minutes).
When all the froth is gone add diced onion to the lamb meat.
Add the tomato sauce or diced tomatoes into the pot as well, let boil for about ten minutes.
Wash fresh okra, cut off stems, and dry thoroughly (frozen okra thaw and dry thoroughly).
Fry in hot oil until light brown and tender, and add the garlic to saute in the same oil. Remove from the oil and add lemon juice and spices and add the okra and garlic to the lamb meat.
Let boil about 20 minutes longer and then turn off. Serve over rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.8, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 60, Sodium 1814, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 6.3, Protein 22.1

Tips:

Use good quality lamb: The lamb should be fresh and flavorful. Look for lamb that is bright red in color and has little to no marbling.
Cook the lamb slowly: This will help to tenderize the meat and make it fall off the bone.
Use a variety of spices: This will give the dish a complex and flavorful taste. Some common spices used in Middle Eastern cooking include cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric.
Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make this dish, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and spices until you find a combination that you like.

Conclusion:

Bamieh Okra and Lamb is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is easy to make, and the flavors are sure to please everyone at the table. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, I highly recommend this one.