Bamia is an Arab and Central Asian main dish, a stew made with okra, lamb, and tomatoes as primary ingredients. It is commonly made in the following countries and cultures: Afghani, Albanian, Armenian, Assyrian, Azerbaijani, Egyptian, Greek, Iranian, Iraqi, Kurdish, Lebanese, Palestinian, Romanian, Somali, Sudanese, Syrian, Tanzania, and Turkish.

Aug 6, 2023 · Bamia is a classic Middle Eastern okra stew made with okra in a tomato sauce. It often has meat too, but can be made vegetarian. This is the best recipe ever, broken down into really simple steps.

Mar 11, 2023 · Bamia or bamiya is a stew made from lamb, okra and tomatoes originating from the Middle East. It is found in all Arab countries but also in Anatolia and Greece. In Arabic, bamya literally means okra, the same fruit of the malvaceae family.

Jan 20, 2019 · Okra, Okro, Bamya, Bamyeh, Bamia, Bamieh, Ladies fingers, or Ochro – are different names of these edible green seed pods that grow in warm temperature climates around the world. Okra loves heat, so when other plants are wilting in the sun during the really hot summer days, okra is producing its green pods and stands happily in the sun.

Sep 30, 2021 · An Egyptian bamia recipe, an okra stew, with meat and tomatoes. Bamia, or okra, has been eaten in Egypt since antiquity. I use venison here.

Feb 14, 2025 · Bamia is an okra and beef stew popular throughout the Middle East. The meat and okra are cooked together with tomato paste, spices, water and pomegranate molasses to name a few of the ingredients. They are stewed in the tomato sauce until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.

Sep 20, 2018 · Have you ever tried Bamia? It's a flavorful Middle Eastern stew made with okra and lamb. This bamia recipe is very popular throughout the Middle East and can be prepared with lamb, beef, or chicken. Serve over vermicelli rice or enjoy with pita bread or khubz for dipping!

Jun 18, 2024 · Bamia is a classic Middle Eastern okra stew. This is a Lebanese vegan version made with tomatoes and without meat. Preparation is quick and easy. What is Bamia? "Bamia" is the Arabic word for "okra" and refers to the delicious okra stew also known as "yakhnet bamia."

Jun 2, 2024 · Lebanese Okra Stew with Meat (Bamia bi Lahme) We are back with another Bamia recipe, this time with lamb. Many of you loved our vegan version which you can find here but also wanted to know the meat version.

Dec 18, 2024 · This Lebanese okra stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with okra, beef, and rich tomato sauce. Perfect for enjoying over Lebanese rice! Okra, also known as bamya and bamieh, is such an underrated ingredient. However, once you know how to prepare it, you can enjoy it in many forms.