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The cuisine of Egypt

Its dishes, its recipes and what its kitchens are saying today.

Bamya Middle Eastern Okra Stew
Recipe

Bamya Middle Eastern Okra Stew

Bamya is a Middle Eastern okra stew made with baby okra, beef (or lamb), and a homemade onion tomato sauce. Bamya can be made in a few ways different ways in the Middle East, like with or without meat.

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