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Egyptian Okra

@arecipe.bsky.social

In Egyptian Arabic, okra is known as bamya and is well-liked. Either a simple veggie side dish or a meat stew are served with it.

Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Onion, diced
  • Bell pepper, diced
  • Garlic, minced
  • Tomato paste
  • Chicken stock
  • Fresh okra, cleaned and trimmed
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat a pot over high heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
  2. 2
    Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until they start to gently brown.
  3. 3
    Add the tomato paste and chicken stock. Stir to combine well.
  4. 4
    Add the okra, and cook for about 15 minutes until soft.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Egyptian_Okra