Name: Ladies’ Fingers or Okra in Tomato Sauce - Bemieh Bil Zeit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 500 g fresh okra, side stems cut off, washed and patted dry; Juice of half a lemon; 4 medium tomatoes (or an equivalent amount of cherry tomatoes) + 1 tsp tomato paste; 5 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 handful fresh coriander, finely chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 or 3 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

"Discover the fresh, tangy flavors of Lebanese cuisine with Bemieh Bil Zeit, a simple vegan dish featuring tender okra pods simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce. Fried first to eliminate any slime, the okra absorbs the aromatic blend of garlic, coriander, and lemon. Ideal as a mezze, side dish, or light lunch, it's best served at room temperature."

🥗 Ingredients (8 items)

500 g fresh okra, side stems cut off, washed and patted dry
Juice of half a lemon
4 medium tomatoes (or an equivalent amount of cherry tomatoes) + 1 tsp tomato paste
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 handful fresh coriander, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 or 3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Method 3 Steps

1

Put a frying pan on medium heat and fry the okra in olive oil until cooked and slightly colored. Remove from the pan, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.
2

In the same pan, fry the onion until translucent, then add the garlic and coriander and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and the tomato paste diluted in 3 tbsp water. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking until the tomatoes have broken down and formed a nice, thick sauce. Add the fried okra and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
3

It’s best served at room temperature.

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🥗 Ingredients (8 items)

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