Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe) Recipe

Name: Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh okra or 2 lbs frozen okra; 1 - 1 1/2 lb lamb (stew meat size); 1 large chopped tomatoes or (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 large chopped onion; 6 diced garlic cloves; 1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups water; 3 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh okra or 2 lbs frozen okra
1 - 1 1/2 lb lamb (stew meat size)
1 large chopped tomatoes or (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large chopped onion
6 diced garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups water
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional)

1
Wash okra and trim off stems, and dry.
2
Sprinkle okra with oil and place under broiler until lightly browned or fry in vegetable oil until lightly browned (do not use same oil for browning meat).
3
Saute chopped onions, diced garlic, lamb meat, salt, and spices in olive oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is lightly browned.
4
Add water and stir, bring to boil and then cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.
5
Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes or (28 oz can diced tomatoes) and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional).
6
Mix well, cover and simmer until okra is tender.
7
This meal is excellent when served hot with rice. See my recipe for rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs fresh okra or 2 lbs frozen okra, 1 - 1 1/2 lb lamb (stew meat size), 1 large chopped tomatoes or (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 large chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Okra Stew (Arabic Recipe)

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