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Mloukhia

Name: Mloukhia
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 100 grams dried Jew's mallow leaves (mloukhia powder); 500 grams beef or lamb; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 liter water; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Mloukhia is a rich, hearty stew made from dried Jew's mallow leaves, known for its deep green color and thick texture. It holds a special place in Tunisian cuisine as a traditional dish often served during family gatherings and special occasions, embodying both cultural heritage and communal spirit.

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Tunisian70%

Berber30%

Ingredients

dried Jew's mallow leaves (mloukhia powder)
100 grams
beef or lamb
500 grams
olive oil
4 tablespoons
garlic cloves
4 cloves
coriander powder
1 tablespoon
caraway seeds
1 teaspoon
water
1 liter
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Mloukhia has ancient roots in North African cuisine, with its use of Jew's mallow leaves linked to Berber agricultural practices; the dish evolved in Tunisia as a cherished comfort food passed down through generations.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Tunisian70%

ingredients+techniques

Berber30%

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Techniques

soaking sautéing browning simmering

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