EGYPTIAN OKRA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Egyptian Okra image

Okra, called bamya in Egyptian Arabic, is a popular vegetable in Egypt. It is either prepared as a stew with meat or as a simple vegetable side dish, like in this recipe, where frozen okra is used.

Provided by Olaahmed

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
5 cloves clove garlic, minced
2 ½ cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound frozen okra
lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a pot over high heat and cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium. Add okra and lemon juice and cook until okra is soft, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 895.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

domingo alaniz
[email protected]

I've never had Egyptian okra before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious! The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


alizyallenburg wo
[email protected]

This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious! The okra was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Kristina Makiazas
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of okra, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mulabanks Nnamani
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover okra. I had some leftover okra from another dish and I decided to try this recipe. It turned out great! The okra was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish aga


Tal Sellu
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The okra was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Saleem Kh335
[email protected]

This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The okra was cooked well and the sauce was flavorful.


Martha Mathias
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The okra is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious. It's a great way to use up fresh okra from the garden.


Ali gul Awan
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The okra was tender and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it!


Ishfaq Sheikh
[email protected]

I was a bit hesitant to try this dish, as I'm not usually a fan of okra. But I was pleasantly surprised! The okra was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jacque Halliday
[email protected]

This Egyptian okra dish was an absolute delight! The okra was cooked perfectly, with a slightly crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. The tomato sauce was rich and tangy, with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this