Stewed Okra and Cilantro in Olive Oil

Bammee bi Zeyt (bam-mee bee zeyt)

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Classic Lebanese Cuisine: 170 Fresh And Healthy Mediterranean Favorites

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

  • About

If you like okra, I believe you will enjoy this dish; if not, perhaps this dish will make you reconsider. The flavors of the tender stewed okra with garlic, onions, tomato, and cilantro are incredible. Served with warm pita bread, it makes for a great meal or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

For the Okra

  • 1 pound fresh okra (pick small ones 2 to 3 inches long)
  • 2 tablespoons<

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare this up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate. As it remains in the refrigerator, the flavors continue to develop. Serve as directed.