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Bamya (okra with meat)

Okra stew cooked with beef, tomato and onion, its sauce becoming smooth and fragrant. It is a festive Sunday dish, served with rice or kisra.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef pieces in the oil over high heat, in small batches, then set them aside.
  2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add the grated tomatoes and the paste, then let it reduce for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat, cover with stock and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
  5. Add the okra cut into rounds, season and continue cooking for 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, once the meat is tender and the sauce is well thickened.

Variations and tips

Lamb version. Replace the beef with lamb, which is more fragrant, and add 15 minutes of cooking if the meat is firmer.

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