Okra with Lamb

Okra with Lamb sits in the pot from the first shimmer of olive oil to the final flourish of lemon juice and parsley. From our London kitchen we trim the fresh green okra by hand so each pod stays whole and firm. Halal lamb is cut into generous pieces and browned gently, releasing its flavour before the chunks of okra join in. A sauce of chopped tomatoes, garlic and fragrant Lebanese spices envelops the ingredients. The lamb simmers until it is tender and yielding while the okra absorbs the tomato bath and softens just enough to create a delightful contrast between the meat and the vegetable. At key moments we stir by hand and taste until the balance of acidity, spice and richness feels just right. The result is a stew that carries both comfort and refinement. It is the kind of dish we remember from family tables in Lebanon, where food is layered with flavour and offered with generosity. In the hands of our family-run kitchen in London everything is done with that same care; fresh ingredients, craft, slow cooking and a respectful nod to tradition. Okra with Lamb is more than just a meal, it is a tangible flavour memory brought into a modern kitchen yet rooted in the hand-cooked heart of Lebanese hospitality.

Ingredients (serves approx 8–10 guests):
Okra, (lady fingers), halal lamb chunks, chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Lebanese spice blend, lemon juice, fresh parsley.

Serving size:
One large tray serves around 8 to 10 guests. Price per kilo.