Kubbeh Bamya Food

KUBBEH BAMYA

Steps:

• To prepare the kubbeh: Place the chopped onion in a bowl and season with salt.
• Let stand 15 minutes to absorb the salt.
• Squeeze the onion to remove excess juices and add the beef and the baharat.
• Mix well with the hands into a uniform paste.
• Place the semolina in a bowl and add enough water to create a doughy mixture.
• Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Divide the mixture into 24 sections then roll each into a round ball.
• Using your finger, make a deep dent in each ball and place 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture inside.
• Pinch to close and roll again into a ball shape.
• To make the sauce: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil with the garlic and tomatoes over low heat.
• Cook for about 8 minutes till the tomatoes are softened and add the okra.
• Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and 2 cups water and raise the temperature to medium.
• Bring to a boil and add the lemon juice, sugar and salt to taste.
• Keep the sauce at a slow boil for 10 minutes and add the kubbeh.
• Lower heat and cook covered for 10 minutes more.

RED KUBBEH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet. Saute the onion until transparent. Add the tomato paste slowly and heat through.
• Fill a soup pot with 2 1/2 liters (10 cups) of water. Stir in the tomato and onion mixture from the skillet and vegetables.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the spices and Kubbeh.
• Turn down the flame, and cook, partially covered, for another 20-30 minutes.