Maraq Bamia Kuwaitiya (Kuwaiti Braised Baby Okra & Garlic Tomato Stew) – Authentic Kuwait Recipe
Silky Kuwaiti okra stew simmered with whole garlic cloves and a fragrant dried black lime.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇼 Kuwait (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender whole baby okra pods, Rich crushed plum tomato broth, Steamed white basmati rice, 6 whole garlic cloves, Pierced dried black lime
Ingredients for Maraq Bamia Kuwaitiya (Kuwaiti Braised Baby Okra & Garlic Tomato Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender whole baby okra pods, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups rich crushed plum tomato broth, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup steamed white basmati rice
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 6 whole garlic cloves
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kuwait seasoning (pierced dried black lime, coriander, black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender whole baby okra pods for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, 6 whole garlic cloves, and pierced dried black lime, coriander, black pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add rich crushed plum tomato broth and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in steamed white basmati rice right before serving warm.