Best 7 Sweet And Sour Lamb With Okra Bamia Recipes

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Sweet and sour lamb withokra bamia is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and sour flavors, along with the tender lamb and crispyokra, creates a tantalizing taste experience that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknight meals. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR LAMB WITH OKRA (BAMIA)



Sweet and Sour Lamb With Okra (Bamia) image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds boneless shank or shoulder lamb, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste
1 small chopped onion
Dash turmeric
3 1/2 cups water
3 large stalks celery, sliced
1 pound fresh okra, washed and trimmed
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
6 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons sugar or to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb cubes with pepper. Cover with cold water and bring to boil. Boil 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and rinse lamb in cold water.
  • Return to pot with onion. Sprinkle turmeric over lamb and add a few dashes of pepper. Pour in 3 cups cold water. Cover partially and cook over medium heat about one hour, until lamb is cooked about half way.
  • Add celery stalks and cook another 45 minutes to one hour, adding additional water, if necessary, to cover three-quarters of the meat.
  • Add okra and tomato paste. When mixture begins to boil add lemon juice and season with salt. Add additional water, if necessary. Cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Stir in parsley, celery leaves and mint; simmer partially covered for 15 minutes longer.
  • Add sugar and cook a few minutes longer. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 790, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 78 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 40 grams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BAMIA STEW (LAMB AND OKRA) RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Bamia Stew (Lamb and Okra) Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by á-3801

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb stew meat (Lamb or Beef)
1 pound frozen okra
16 oz canned crushed tomatoes
4 oz. canned tomato puree
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon allspice
8 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, brown meat with olive oil. Add onions and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, stirring well with meat, garlic and onion. Add cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, and allspice. Add water and tomato puree. Stir and combine well. Add okra and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, or until meat is tender and done. The sauce should thicken as it cooks. If it does not, add 1/2 cup all purpose flour. Serve bamia with white rice.

EGYPTIAN BAMIA



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This is a great recipe for making during the month of Ramadan. It is an Egyptian dish. Bake in a clay baking dish if available. If not, any deep baking dish is fine. Best served with rice.

Provided by Felicia Manocchio

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water, or as needed to cover
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 7 minutes. Mix in lamb, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and water; season with salt and black pepper. Bring lamb mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer lamb in sauce until very tender, at least 1 hour, adding more water as needed. Stir occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir okra into lamb mixture, adding more water if necessary, and bring to a boil. Spoon the bamia into a 2-quart baking dish and adjust salt and black pepper; cover dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until okra is tender, about 45 minutes; uncover for last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

BEEF AND OKRA BAMIA



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A simple but amazing Middle Eastern dish containing okra with tomato sauce and wonderful spices. For a vegetarian dish, you can choose to omit the steak completely. Serve with white rice.

Provided by najla

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
2 cups water
1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt over steak cubes; cook and stir meat in the hot oil with onion and garlic until meat is seared, about 5 minutes; reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until meat is browned, about 3 more minutes. Remove steak pieces and set aside.
  • Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into same pot; mix in okra, water, coriander, white pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil; season with additional salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes; return pieces of beef to the bamia. Simmer until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes; garnish with slices of jalapeno pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1707.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 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

BAMIA (SWEET AND SOUR OKRA)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound small okra pods
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash the okra and pat it dry with paper towels. Top and tail it, discarding any blemished or hard pods. Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and saute the okra in the oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning each pod once. Add the honey, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and water. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Serve hot.

MIA BAMIA ARABIC LAMB AND OKRA STEW



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Make and share this Mia Bamia Arabic Lamb and Okra Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs okra
1 1/2 lbs lamb, stew meat
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fresh

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 45, Sodium 260.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 15.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right lamb: For the best results, use boneless, skinless lamb shoulder or leg. These cuts are flavorful and tender, and they hold up well to the braising process.
  • Brown the lamb before braising: Browning the lamb in a hot pan before adding it to the braising liquid helps to develop its flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Okra, tomatoes, onions, and peppers are all classic ingredients in sweet and sour lamb, but you can also add other vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste: The amount of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce that you add to the braising liquid will depend on your personal preference. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Serve with rice or noodles: Sweet and sour lamb is a great dish to serve with rice or noodles. The sauce is flavorful and will soak into the rice or noodles, making a delicious and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour lamb with okra is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are colorful and crisp, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. Whether you serve it with rice or noodles, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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