MolokhiaJute Leaf Stew

Name: Molokhia (Jute Leaf Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Sudan
Ingredients: 300 g Jute Leaves (finely chopped); 150 g Onion (finely chopped); 12 g Garlic (crushed); 25 ml Vegetable Oil; 40 g Tomato Paste; 900 ml Lamb Stock; 2 g Baking Soda; 10 g Fresh Dill (finely chopped); 4 g Coriander Powder; 3 g Cumin Powder; 9 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper

Softened jute leaves give this stew its characteristic silky texture, while onion, garlic, and stock build a savory base. It is simple, warming, and especially good with bread or a firm porridge on the side.

Prep

20m

Cook

35m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

170kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

Fat

15g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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300g
Jute Leaves (finely chopped)
150g
Onion (finely chopped)
12g
Garlic (crushed)
25ml
Vegetable Oil
40g
Tomato Paste
900ml
Lamb Stock
2g
Baking Soda
10g
Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
4g
Coriander Powder
3g
Cumin Powder
9g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper

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Method

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6 steps

01
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onion until soft.
02
Add the garlic, stir briefly, then mix in the tomato paste and cook until combined.
03
Pour in the lamb stock and bring it to a gentle simmer.
04
Add the jute leaves and baking soda, then cook until the leaves soften and the broth becomes silky.
05
Season with the coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper.
06
Stir in the fresh dill, simmer briefly, and serve hot.

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