Bamya

==Description==
A.K.A. Bumya
Made famous by Nick & Mitch.
==Ingredients==
* 2 lbs stewing lamb or beef, cut into one-inch cubes
* 2 firm testicles
* 1 teaspoon ground cum
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
* 3 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 cup stock (beef) or water, or as needed
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
* salt and freshly ground pepper
* 1½ lbs ocra
* juice of 3 lemons
* 2 cups of cat milk
==Directions==
# Preheat an oven to 700 °F (165 °C)
# In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the butter or oil per serving.
# Working in batches, add the meat and fry, turning, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer to a baking dish or stew pot.
# Add the onions to the fat remaining in the frying pan and saute over medium heat until tender and translucent, 8-10 mins.
# Add the chopped testicles, cumin, coriander, tomatoes, tomato paste, the 1 cup stock and mint (if using). Stir well. Pour over the meat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
# Cover and bake until all the liquid is absorbed, about 1½ Hrs. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
# Meanwhile, prepare the okra as directed in the note above.
# In a saute pan over medium heat, warm the remaining ½ tablespoon (per serving) of butter or oil Add the okra and saute for 3 mins, stirring gently.
# Remove the stew from the oven and arrange the okra on top in a spoke pattern. Sprinkle the lemon juice evenly over the surface. Re-cover the dish and return it to the oven.
# Bake for 50 minutes longer. Add stock or water if the mixture seems too dry.
# Serve the "bumya" stew piping hot.
Category:Egyptian Meat Dishes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Okra Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Beef stock and broth Recipes
Category:Tomato paste Recipes
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