Egyptian

Egyptian-Style Okra Tajine with Meat

A traditional Egyptian okra tajine rich in flavor with tender pieces of meat, a deeply simmered tomato sauce, and an aromatic garlic and coriander tasha.

1 h 20 min 4 servings 430 cal/serving Medium 3 views
Egyptian-Style Okra Tajine with Meat

Instructions

  1. Searing the Meat
    Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a deep pot over medium heat, then add the meat cubes and sear until they change color and brown lightly. · 8 min
  2. Adding the Aromatics
    Add the chopped onion and half of the minced garlic to the meat, stirring until the onion softens and the garlic becomes fragrant. · 5 min
  3. Simmering the Sauce
    Add the tomato paste and tomato juice, then season with black pepper and a small pinch of coriander. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes until slightly reduced. · 10 min
  4. Cooking the Meat
    Pour in the hot meat broth, cover the pot, and let the meat simmer over low heat until it is about 80 percent cooked through. · 30 min
  5. Adding the Okra
    Add the okra, lemon juice, whole chili pepper, and salt, then let it simmer with the meat for an additional 10 minutes. · 10 min
  6. Making the Tasha
    In a small skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of ghee, add the remaining garlic and dried coriander, and sauté until golden, then pour the sizzling tasha directly over the okra. · 3 min
  7. Baking in the Tajine
    Transfer all the ingredients to a preheated clay tajine and bake in a hot oven at 200°C for 20 minutes until the flavors meld and the top browns nicely. · 20 min

Nutrition / serving

430
cal
35
protein g
18
carbs g
24
fat g

Chef's tips

Adding lemon juice at the beginning of cooking the okra helps keep its shape intact, prevents slime from forming, and adds a well-balanced acidity to the sauce.