Amoul Oakes

Okra Cooked in Tomato

Bamia Bzeit

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    2–4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Amoul: Some family recipes
Amoul

By Amoul Oakes

Published 2008

  • About

Like Loubieh Bzeit, this is a delicious side dish with grilled meat, chicken or fish, or a great vegetarian main course. I use small, frozen okra from Egypt or Turkey as the larger fresh ones can have an unpleasant texture. Bamia can be eaten hot or as a mezza at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 500 grams okra, topped
  • 3 onions, diced
  • 4–5 whole cloves garlic, peeled

Method

Heat oil in a pot over medium fire. Add the onions and saute until wilted.

Add the okra and saute for five minutes; then add the tomatoes, garlic, salt, and water.

Cover and simmer 25 minutes or until the okra is tender.