Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Veal or lamb, cubed800 g
- Okra (small)600 g
- Onions2
- Tomatoes3
- Garlic cloves3
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
- Oil3 tbsp
- Water600 ml
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
Method
- OkraSoak the okra in lemon water 30 minutes.
- MeatBrown the meat with onions; add water and simmer 1 hour.
- OkraAdd okra, tomatoes and garlic and cook 30 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 436 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7 g |
| Fat | 31.2 g |
| Fibre | 4.8 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 685 mg |
| Saturated fat | 11.6 g |
| Serving size | about 420 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Bamija take to make?
About 2 h 20 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 30 min of cooking, plus 30 min resting.
How many calories are in Bamija?
About 436 kcal per serving, with 26 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 420 g each.
Which allergens does Bamija contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Bamija from?
Bamija is a main course from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Okra stewed with veal and tomato.