🇸🇸 South Sudanese Cuisine

Bamia be Lahma

Okra with Lamb

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 374 kcal

Tender lamb pieces braised with sliced okra in a spiced tomato sauce, combining East African and Arab culinary influences into one satisfying bowl.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil and brown lamb on all sides.
  2. 2 Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3 Stir in tomatoes, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Add water, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Add okra and cook uncovered 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. 6 Serve with kisra or rice.

Did You Know?

Bamia be lahma is the dish most commonly served to honored guests in Juba households — refusing seconds is considered mildly offensive.