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Mloukhia (Tunisian Jute Leaf Stew)

Name: Mloukhia (Tunisian Jute Leaf Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 300 g ground dried mloukhia (or frozen); 600 g beef chuck, in chunks; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 120 ml olive oil; 1 tbsp coriander + 1 tsp caraway, ground; 1 tsp harissa (optional); Salt; Lemon, bread to serve

Tunisia's black-gold stew: jute leaves slow-cooked with beef until inky, glossy and deeply savory.

Prep Time

120

Cook Time

Servings

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1Stir the mloukhia into the hot oil to toast 2 minutes — it turns inky.

2Add garlic and spices; then the beef; cover with water.

3Simmer covered on the lowest heat 90-120 minutes until the beef shreds and the sauce turns glossy.

4Season, adjust harissa, serve with bread and lemon.