![]() Mixing some Roman tomato chunks into the sauce adds satisfying body to the stew.Īlso, while it is fine to use the meat of the chuck cut in this stew, I found that lean meats makes the cooking time much shorter and renders the overall flavor much cleaner and empty of unnecessary fat or greasiness. For instance, searing the meat cubes first before adding them to the stew gives a depth of flavor to the sauce. Revising this dish with some modern cooking techniques elevates it to a restaurant quality level. Given my intolerance to overwhelming heat in the food, I used my go-to meat spice blend to flavor the dish, while downplaying the heat to a moderate level by using a dash of chili flakes.ĭon’t fret too much on using a claypot, a dutch oven will do! WAYS TO ELEVATE THIS DISH Typically, the dish is spiked with fresh hot pepper and nothing more. I’m not bothered by chunks of tomatoes in my food, yet if you fancy a smooth sauce, then puree it in the blender or food processor.Īside from salt and pepper, spices are not something southerners use in Egypt. Using whole roman tomatoes (either fresh or canned) to enrich the tomato sauce takes the dish to the next level. The fact that this okra is available frozen, clean, and ready to use cuts the prep time in half and makes that dish a 20 minute recipe of active cooking time.īamya zero or small okra almost takes no time to cook, therefore it is an asset to keep in your fridge. Traditional Egyptian Claypot AUTHENTIC, PRACTICAL, AND DELICIOUS Typically, the dish is cooked in a claypot deep dish, but a dutch oven or a heat-resistant glass dish will do just fine. This tiny okra (aka bamya zero) has a sweeter flavor and a much softer texture compared to the long common one known of its thorny edges. However, it is available FROZEN in Middle Eastern stores across the globe. The tiny okra that you see in the photo is pretty small and nearly impossible to find it FRESH outside the Middle East. That dish originates from upper Egypt where the cuisine is a continuation of the most ancient cuisines in the world, given that the ancient Egyptian civilization was centered in the south of Egypt. Tagen bamya bel lahm is basically a stew of small okra (aka bamya zero in Arabic) cooked with chunks of lean meat at low heat in the oven in a pool of rich tomato sauce. He used to prepare this dish more often when my grandparents were aging and my mom had to spend more time at their apartment, helping them. No one did it as nearly as good as my late father. Tagen Bamya Bel Lahm is one of those dishes that I vividly recall the wafting aromas, coming out fresh off the oven. Many southern dishes are basically stews cooked in claypots and baked in a red brick, traditional oven. Upper Egypt (south of Egypt) is known of its traditional cuisine heavy on meat, low on spices, with dense and fiery tomato sauce. Ready to drive miles to get the freshest meat in town or the juiciest mango available at a remote street vendor, my father was the most meticulous food shopper I came to know.Īside from his knack for food shopping, he rarely showed up in the kitchen unless he craved a dish that hails from his hometown in the south of Egypt. Growing up, my mom was in full control of the kitchen but my dad, GOD bless his soul, was in charge of most of the food shopping. Thank you for respecting and appreciating the amount of time and effort that goes into creating free, unique recipes that shake up people's diet. ![]() ![]() Otherwise it is considered a violation of intellectual property. Commercial replication or media consumption are only allowed with a written consent and agreement with Chez Nermine owner. Original recipes and creations of this site are intended for personal and home use. If you would like to republish a recipe, please rewrite it in your own words and link back to the recipe page on my site. Please do not use my images and/or recipes without prior permission. 15 Tips for a Stress-Free Thanksgiving DinnerĪll images and content are owned by Chez Nermine® and are copyright protected.5 Must-Try Vegan Egyptian Street Food Recipes.Meet Aline Masrelian: Resilience is Female.Celebrating the First Hundred Recipes on my Blog.
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