Stew
Mloukhia Tunisienne

Mloukhia Tunisienne

Tunisia

255Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A ceremonial Tunisian stew where finely ground dried jute (molokhia) leaves are slow-cooked with olive oil and beef for hours into a glossy, almost-black, deeply savoury sauce.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Ground dried molokhia (jute leaf) powder120 g
Olive oil200 ml
Beef chuck or shin, in large chunks700 g
Garlic cloves, whole4
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Bay leaves2
Ground coriander1 tsp
Ground caraway1 tsp
Sweet paprika1 tsp
Hot water1.5 litres
Salt and black pepperto taste

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