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Bamyeh bil Zayt
Photo: Markus Spiske

Bamyeh bil Zayt

15 ingredients 8 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

284
Calories
5g
Protein
15g
Fat
39g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Okra 1 cup (100g) 33
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Coriander not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs okra fresh,frozen, or canned; trim stem end & wash.
  • 32 oz tomatoes, washed and sliced
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 heads garlic, peeled
  • 1 tspn salt (optional)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh, finely chopped coriander - washed
  • 1 tbls ground dried coriander
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 fresh red or green chili
  • 1 cup water
  • a dash of ground allspice
  • a dash of sugar
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Directions

1

Fry the okra in oil. Remove and put on paper towels.

2

Fry onions in oil until transparent.

3

Add the dried coriander and garlic.

4

Stir for 2 minutes until scented.

5

Add the tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for another 2 minutes.

6

Add okra, salt, sugar, allspice, chili, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 25 minutes or until the okra is tender.

7

Add fresh coriander and boil for 2 minutes.

8

Remove chili and serve cold.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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