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Okra and tomato stew recipe3/24/2024 ![]() ![]() Who am I? Just a southern momma that loves a good find, a great recipe, home decor and of course a bargain! For more fun finds. Did you know okra is low in calories and fat and high in antioxidants! It’s a great way to get nutrients in while still feeling full and satisfied! Serve over rice for a full meal in a bowl! Undrained tomatoes will make it more of a soup consistency. Fresh tomatoes can be substituted with 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes. Options: You can add 1 cup ham when simmering or cooked shrimp at the end or omit protein altogether. Combine chopped tomatoes, okra, chicken stock, tomato paste, Cavenders seasoning in a large stock pot or dutch oven. Here’s what you need to do: Saute the chopped bacon and onion in a drizzle of olive oil. Truth: My love for the actual recipe came much later in my adult years! Heat 3 tablespoon of vegetable oil on a medium heat in a wide pan. The print was from Charleston artist Gaillard Originals, and I always loved it. If you don’t have access to Lebanese 7 spice*, substitute it for All Spice or cumin or just leave it out.Īdd chilli if you desire a little bit of heat, though this Arabic dish doesn’t normally call for it.Want an easy, filling, healthy dish? Give this stewed okra and tomatoes a try! I remember always seeing this recipe hanging in my granny’s kitchen. □ Variationsīamia can be made two ways, one with seared beef cubes (or various meats) and the other is the meatless variety. Left-over okra stew stores well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I used a casserole pot from įrozen okra* doesn’t need to be thawed, add it directly to the stew from the freezer Use a bottom-heavy pot or casserole dish, this helps with even cooking. Bamia is done when everything has softened.Turn heat down to med-low and cook for another 20-25 minutes. Gently deglaze the pan with the juices from the tomatoes. Mix well before adding the grated tomatoes and chilies. Once the fat begins to release, add the okra. Add the bacon and begin to render the fat. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, and then add the tomato paste. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for another 20 minutes (I set a timer). Add all other ingredients and stir through contents. Add the onions to the pan and sauté them for a few minutes, until soft and translucent.Add bamia (no need for chopping) and stir through, add tomato and stir through.Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. INGREDIENTS TO MAKE STEWED OKRA AND TOMATOES. Add the diced tomatoes, the grains of Selim, and the stock and stir well. Add onion and garlic and sweat until translucent Stir in the tomato paste and cook that for a minute or two, stirring often.□ Step by Step GuideĬooking with okra is easy, here are the steps for how to make bamia I love using the Cortas brand*Ĭoriander - (aka cilantro) both fresh and powdered versions are used as it plays a big part in flavor. If more is added, this will brown the colour of the stew. Pomegranate molasses - highly recommended as it boosts the flavor dramatically. Read about is tomato paste gluten free here. Use fresh ripe tomatoes, this helps to create a richer sauce in conjunction with the tomato paste. Tomatoes - okra and tomatoes are the perfect coupling. If you are using the canned variety be sure to rinse them to rid of the natural slime. To prepare the fresh variety, simply cut off the stem ends and wash thoroughly. It generally takes a couple of hours to tenderise.Īlways opt to use baby okra or the small variety. However, if you are using fresh, do not use the large ones, as mature okra is woodier in nature and will be stringy. Okra - all types of are fine to use within this recipe frozen, canned or fresh. Notes on some of the ingredients, the full list of ingredients and their measurements can be found in the recipe card below. ![]()
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