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Bamya Lamb Or Beef And Okra Stew

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 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.
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.
Stir well.
Pour over the meat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cover .

Ingredients

unsalted butter, stewing lamb, onions, garlic cloves, ground cumin, ground coriander, chopped tomato, tomato paste, beef stock, of fresh mint, salt, fresh ground pepper, okra, lemon, juice of