Bamia facts for kids
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Bamia stew
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| Alternative names | Bamieh, Bamya, Bame |
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| Course | Meal |
| Region or state | Tanzania, Kenya, Armenia, Afghanistan, Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Romania, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Sudan, Jordan, Arabian Peninsula |
| Main ingredients | lamb meat, okra, bay leaves, salt, pepper |
Bamia is a delicious and hearty stew that is popular in many countries. You can find it in the Middle East, Armenia, Afghanistan, and Turkey. It's often made with lamb meat, okra, and tomatoes.
Other ingredients that make bamia so tasty include tomato sauce, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Sometimes, people add cardamom, salt, and pepper too. The word "bamia" actually means "okra" in Arabic.
Did you know that vegetarian bamia is also very popular? People often eat it during special times like Easter in places like Greece and Cyprus.
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Bamia Around the World
Bamia is cooked in different ways depending on where you are. Each country has its own special touch!
Turkish Bamia
In Turkey, bamia is called bamya. It's a stew from the Anatolia region. Turkish bamya often has a unique sweet and sour taste. Cooks make it with okra, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Sometimes, it's even served at big feasts to help clear your taste buds between different dishes!
Egyptian Bamia
In Egypt, bamia is often made with lamb meat that has tendons. These parts of the lamb can be cooked for a long time, making the stew very tender. A special Egyptian garlic sauce called "Ta'aleya" is often added to give Egyptian bamia its amazing flavor.
Bamia in Iran and Afghanistan
In Iran and Afghanistan, bamia is known as bāmieh. It's usually served as a khoresh, which is a type of stew, along with rice. It's a very common and loved dish, especially in the southern parts of these countries.
What Does "Bamia" Mean?
The word "bamia" comes from Arabic. It simply means "okra." So, when you say "bamia," you're really saying "okra stew"!
See also
In Spanish: Sopa de bamia para niños
