Aish Bel Lahm Recipes

STIR FRIED SPINACH WITH BAKED BRIE CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• To Make Garnish: In bowl, toss all ingredients together well; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• To Make Spinach and Brie: Wash and stem spinach and dry thoroughly; set aside.
• Cut brie in half crosswise so you have two thin discs, then cut each disc into 6 pie shaped sections; place on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Heat oils in lge skillet; add garlic, red pepper, s& p.
• Stir fry about 2 minutes.
• Place brie in oven.
• add spinach to skillet and toss rapidly so they get coated with the mixture; you want spinach warm, but not completely wilted.
• Arrange spinach mixture on serving platter; transfer brie wedges, cut side up, to tops of spinach; Top with Garnish.

BAMYA BIL LAHME (OKRA WITH MEAT STEW)

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons butter or oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat. Working in small batches, brown meat, turning constantly, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Add onions to meat and saute until translucent, 8-10 minutes.
• Add garlic, cumin, coriander, tomatoes, tomato paste, and stock. Stir well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover tightly and cook for about 45 minutes- 1 hour or until meat is tender. Add more water if it becomes dry.
• Prepare okra by rinsing in cool water. Cut the stem end off each and poke holes in them to absorb the liquid.
• Once meat is tender add okra and 1-2 cups water.
• Pour lemon juice over mixture (this reduces the slimy texture of the okra).
• Cook an additional 30-45 minutes on low heat until it has a thick stew consistency and okra is soft.
• Serve warm with rice.

AASH-E SHALGHAM

Steps:

• Mix ground meat with grated onions, salt and black pepper.
• Shape into small balls, and fry in oil until colour changes.
• Add 4-5 glasses of hot water and split peas and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• Wash turnip and rice.
• Peel turnip and cut into a few pieces.
• Add both to aash.
• Also add turmeric, salt and black pepper.
• Mix well and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• If using fresh mint, wash and chop finely.
• Fry mint in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and pour over aash when serving.