World Flavors Cookbook

Mloukhia (Jute Stew)

Name: Mloukhia (Jute Stew)
Cook time: 360 min
Cuisine: Tunisia
Ingredients: 100g powdered mloukhia (jute leaves) 1kg beef chunks 1 cup olive oil Garlic, harissa, and laurel leaves

A deep dark green, slow-cooked stew of powdered jute leaves and tender beef, known for its unique earthy flavor.

Cuisine: Tunisia

Ingredients

100g powdered mloukhia (jute leaves) 1kg beef chunks 1 cup olive oil Garlic, harissa, and laurel leaves

Instructions

Mix the powder with olive oil and cook on low heat for hours, adding water gradually. Add the meat and spices once the mixture is smooth. Simmer for at least 6 hours until the oil separates and the stew is very dark. Serve with fresh bread.