Best 7 Lamb And Okra Bamyeh Over Rice Recipes

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If you're craving a hearty and flavorful dish, look no further than the traditional Iraqi delight, lamb and okra bamyeh over rice. This tantalizing dish combines tender lamb, okra, and bamyeh (okra pods) in a rich tomato-based sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice. The fragrant blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and turmeric, adds depth and complexity to every bite, while the okra adds a delightful slimy texture that complements the soft lamb and rice. With its colorful presentation and mouthwatering flavors, lamb and okra bamyeh over rice is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a comforting meal on a chilly evening.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAMYA ( LAMB OR BEEF AND OKRA STEW)



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Make and share this Bamya ( Lamb or Beef and Okra Stew) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter or 6 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs stewing lamb or 2 lbs beef, cut into 1 in cube
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup peeled seeded and chopped tomato
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup water, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint (optional)
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 -1 1/2 lb okra
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Okra must be cooked so that its slimy texture is eliminated.
  • The Greeks have the best technique for achieving this.
  • Trim the conical tops with a sharp knife, then soak the okra in red wine-viegar (Khall) for 30 minutes, allowing 1/2 cup vinegar per pound.
  • Drain, rinse and dry the okra and proceed with the recipe.
  • This dish is popular throughout the Middle East and can be prepared with lamb or beef.
  • Serve with rice.
  • Preheat an oven to 325 F (165 C).
  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 4 tablespoons of the butter or oil.
  • Working in batches, add the meat and fry, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon transfer to a baking dish or stew pot.
  • Add the onions to the fat remaining in the frying pan and saute over medium heat until tender and translucent, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, tomatoes, tomato paste, the 1 cup stock and mint (if using).
  • Stir well.
  • Pour over the meat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and bake until all the liquid is absorbed, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the okra as directed in the note above.
  • In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons butter or oil Add the okra and saute for 3 mins, stirring gently.
  • Remove the stew from the oven and arrange the okra on top in a spoke pattern.
  • Sprinkle the lemon juice evenly over the surface.
  • Re-cover the dish and return it to the oven.
  • Bake for 35 minutes longer.
  • Add stock or water if the mixture seems too dry.
  • Serve the"BAMIA" stew piping hot.

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

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

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

LAMB AND OKRA (BAMYEH) OVER RICE



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I learned to cook from Palestinians, but I have altered methods. I learned to cook the meat in this recipe by searing/browning it on all sides in a pan. I changed that method to make the meat more tender and to create a meat stock to add to the stew for depth of flavor. You can make this with lamb or beef. Middle Eastern cultural preference is lamb but beef can be easily substituted (and using my method to cook it, nobody will know the difference). Time saving tip: if you plan to use lamb, most commercial butchers are happy to remove the meat from the bone, remove the fat, and sometimes even cube the meat for you. But you have to ask for it! Smaller/shorter okra are strongly preferred. Bud-like okra can be found frozen in most Middle Eastern or Indian grocery stores. Alternate idea for okra: omit the meat from this recipe to make a hearty snack to eat on pitas!

Provided by Ayah Elisabeth

Categories     Stew

Time 5h

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs lamb or 2 lbs chuck roast, cubed into about one-inch pieces
3 knorr beef bouillon cubes
4 cups water
1 onion, halved
2 garlic cloves, whacked
2 lbs whole okra, frozen or fresh
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
2 (15 ounce) cans Hunts tomato sauce
cooked white rice

Steps:

  • If you use frozen okra, you will want to take them out of the freezer the night before or very early in the morning. Spread them out to thaw them, and let any frost on them melt and dry. If you got a late start, you can blot them off with paper towels after they are thawed, but be thorough or the oil will spatter violently when frying.
  • About 4 hours before you plan to make the stew, remove excess fat and cube the roast or lamb into roughly 1 inch pieces.
  • In a Crock-Pot®, combine meat, the 3 Knorr® beef bullion cubes, 4 cups of water, the halved onion, and two garlic cloves (give 'em a good whack before adding to the liquid to release the flavor).
  • When the meat is nearly done, fry the okra until brown. Not golden brown, but brown. Set aside.
  • Remove meat from the pot with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  • Reserve the meat stock and strain it with a fine strainer. Set aside. Discard remaining ingredients from the pot.
  • Sauté chopped onions and pressed garlic in a pot. When done, add okra, meat, sauce, and reserved meat stock. Simmer on low-medium for about 10 minutes.
  • The meat stock will be salty, so additional salt is usually not necessary.
  • Serve over white rice. (basmati prefered for this dish).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 1350.3, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 11.7, Protein 32.3

OKRA RICE



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A co-worker and good friend introduced me to this recipe but never gave exact amounts so I worked to get it just right to share with you. It is so good!

Provided by NCREE

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup uncooked rice
1 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain grease and set aside for later use. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute onion in a small amount of reserved bacon grease over medium high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, sliced okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes. Stir in rice and water. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 582.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB AND OKRA STEW (BAMIA STEW)



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'Bamia' in Arabic means 'Okra'. This is an old Middle-Eastern recipe very popular throughout, served with rice.

Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Categories     Stew

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g baby okra
400 g boneless lamb, cut into small chunks
4 -5 tablespoons oil or 4 -5 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
700 g tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
125 ml lemon juice
salt
1 bunch fresh coriander, roughly chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.5, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 22.3

PERSIAN LAMB AND OKRA STEW (KHORESH BAMIEH)



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Make and share this Persian Lamb and Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh okra
2 -3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 lbs stewing lamb or 2 lbs beef, cut into small pieces
1 lb potato (optional)
2 large onions, sliced
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 -4 tablespoons tomato paste
cooking oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and thinly slice onions, then fry in oil until slightly golden.
  • Wash and cut meat into small pieces and fry in onions and garlic until meat becomes opaque.
  • Add 3 cups of hot water and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes, adding more hot water during cooking if needed.
  • When meat is tender, wash okra and remove stems.
  • Add whole okra, salt, pepper and tomato paste to the meat and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Take care not to overcook the okras so that they do not become slick textured.
  • Add lime juice, adjust seasoning and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • If you wish to use potatoes, wash, peel, and cut them into small pieces, and add to stew when meat becomes tender, allowing 10-15 minutes of cooking before adding okra.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 147.4, Sodium 259.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 50.7

Tips:

  • Choose tender lamb for a better texture. Lamb shoulder or leg is ideal for this dish.
  • Trim excess fat from the lamb to reduce greasiness.
  • Brown the lamb in a pot before adding the okra to enhance the flavor.
  • Use fresh okra for the best taste and texture. If using frozen okra, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Add the okra to the pot in a single layer to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
  • Stir the okra gently to avoid breaking it up.
  • Simmer the okra for 15-20 minutes, or until it is tender but still slightly firm.
  • Season the dish with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the lamb and okra over rice or your favorite grain.

Conclusion:

Lamb and okra bamyeh is a delicious and flavorful dish that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a perfect meal that is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. Serve it with a side of rice or your favorite bread, and enjoy!

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