2 Reviews of Bamya ( Lamb or Beef and Okra Stew)

From: Bonet Allosada

On Oct 23, 2003

I am an American and my husband is from the middle east. I really wanted to make something authentic for him and remembered how much we loved the Bamia we had in Qatar. Your recipe was PERFECT! We really enjoyed it and my husband felt like he was back home. My mother insisted I give her the recipe - which I happily forwarded. Thank you for sharing.

From: Everybody eats when they come to my house

On Aug 15, 2008

This was excellent! I've had it before at an Arabic friend's home and so wanted a recipe for it. I DID soak the okra in vinegar for 30 minutes, used allspice instead of coriander, used 1 can diced tomatoes instead of tomato + paste, used beef stock, no mint and used beef. My 13 yr old son ATE it and loved it. We used okra from our garden - the best okra is the smallest, youngest okra. It's more tender and almost sweet. Will probably make weekly till okra season is over.