Ingredients
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2 lbs fresh okra or 2 lbs frozen okra
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1 -1 1/2 lb lamb (stew meat size)
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3 large chopped tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 large chopped onion
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6 diced garlic cloves
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1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 cups water
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3 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander
Instructions
- Wash okra and trim off stems, and dry.
- Sprinkle okra with oil and place under broiler until lightly browned or fry in vegetable oil until lightly browned (do not use same oil for browning meat).
- Sauté chopped onions, diced garlic, lamb meat, salt, and spices in olive oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is lightly browned.
- Add water and stir, bring to boil and then cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.
- Add browned okra, chopped tomatoes or (28 oz can diced tomatoes) and ½ cup fresh cilantro or 1 teaspoon coriander (optional).
- Mix well, cover and simmer until okra is tender.
- This meal is excellent when served hot with rice. See my recipe for rice.