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Jute-leaf dish from Egypt

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Mulukhiyah Egyptian molokhiya Alternative names molokhiyyah, molokhiyya Type Soup Course Side dish Place of origin Ancient Egypt[1][2] Main ingredients Jute; beef or chicken stock Media: Mulukhiyah

**Mulukhiyah** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic_language): ملوخية, [romanized](/source/Romanization_of_Arabic): *mulūkhiyyah*), also known as **mulukhiyya**, **molokhiyya**, **melokhiyya**, **molohiya** or **ewédú**, is a type of jute plant and a dish made from the leaves of *[Corchorus olitorius](/source/Corchorus_olitorius)*, commonly known in English as **jute**, **[Jew's-mallow](/source/Jew's_mallow)**, **nalta jute**, or **tossa jute**.[3][4][5] It is used as a [vegetable](/source/Vegetable) and is mainly eaten in [Egypt](/source/Egypt), [the Levant](/source/The_Levant) (Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus), [Sudan](/source/Sudan), [Libya](/source/Libya), [Tunisia](/source/Tunisia), [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria), and [Algeria](/source/Algeria).[6] It is called *saluyot* in the Philippines. *Mulukhiyah* is rather bitter, and when boiled, the resulting liquid is a thick, highly [mucilaginous](/source/Mucilage) broth; it is often described as "slimy", rather like cooked [okra](/source/Okra).[7][8]

*Mulukhiyah* is generally eaten cooked, not raw, and it is either eaten chopped and [sautéed](/source/Saut%C3%A9ed) in oil, garlic and cilantro like in [Lebanon](/source/Lebanon) and [Syria](/source/Syria) or turned into a kind of [soup](/source/Soup) or [stew](/source/Stew) like in [Egypt](/source/Egypt), typically bearing the same name as the vegetable in the local language. Traditionally, mulukhiyah is cooked with chicken or at least chicken stock for flavor and is served with white rice, accompanied with lemon or lime. In Tunisia, the dish is prepared with jute powder instead of the leaves and cooked with lamb or beef to be served with bread. In Haiti, a dish prepared from jute leaves is called *lalo*.

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## Origins and history

Most scholars are of the opinion that mulukhiyah's origins lie in [Ancient Egypt](/source/Ancient_Egypt),[1][2] namely *[Corchorus capsularis](/source/Corchorus_capsularis)*,[9] which is used for food as well as for fiber.[7][10]

Mulukhiyah was a known dish in the Medieval Arab world. The recipe on how to prepare it is mentioned in the 14th-century Arabic book *Kanz el-Fawa'ed fi Tanwi' el-Mawa'ed*. According to the Egyptian historian [al-Maqrizi](/source/Al-Maqrizi) (d. 1442),[11] mulukhiyah was the favorite dish of caliph [Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan](/source/Muawiyah_I) (r. 661–680) the founder of the [Umayyad Caliphate](/source/Umayyad_Caliphate). Furthermore, on the 7th of Muharram in the year 395 [AH](/source/Hijri_year) (1005 AD) the [Fatimid](/source/Fatimid_Caliphate) ruler of Egypt [el-Hakem be Amr Ellah](/source/Al-Hakim_bi-Amr_Allah) (The Governor by the Order of God)(r. 996–1021) issued a decree which prohibited his subjects from eating the mulukhiyah, which was thought to be an [aphrodisiac](/source/Aphrodisiac). However, his successor caliph [al-Zahir](/source/Al-Zahir_li-i'zaz_Din_Allah) (r. 1021–1035) permitted the eating of mulukhiyah again.[11] The [Druze](/source/Druze), who hold Al-Hakim in high regard and give him quasi-divine authority, continue to respect the ban, and do not eat mulukhiyah of any kind to this day.[12]

## Culinary varieties

### Egyptian cuisine

Egyptian Molokhiyya

As used in [Egyptian cuisine](/source/Egyptian_cuisine), **molokhiyya** (Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [\[moloˈxejjæ\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:IPA/Egyptian_Arabic)) is prepared by removing the stem from the leaves, and then chopping the leaves finely. It is mixed with [garlic](/source/Garlic) and [coriander](/source/Coriander). The dish generally includes some sort of [meat](/source/Meat); in Egypt, this is usually [chicken](/source/Chicken_as_food) or [rabbit](/source/Domestic_rabbit),[13][14] but [lamb](/source/Lamb_and_mutton) is preferred when available, particularly in [Cairo](/source/Cairo). Cooks in [Alexandria](/source/Alexandria) often opt to use [shrimp](/source/Shrimp_and_prawn_as_food) in the soup, while [Port Said](/source/Port_Said) is famous for using [fish](/source/Fish_as_food).[15][16][17][14]

**Molokhiyya** was consumed in [ancient Egyptian cuisine](/source/Ancient_Egyptian_cuisine), where the name "*molokhiyya*" is thought to have originated.[14][18]

Many [Egyptians](/source/Egyptians) consider *molokhiyya* to be the national dish of Egypt, along with *[ful medames](/source/Ful_medames)* and *[kushari](/source/Kushari)*.[14][18]

The Egyptian style of preparing *molokhiyya* is distinctive, and is particularly different from the Levantine variant. The *molokhiyya* leaves are picked off the stem, with tall stemmed branches. Sometimes the leaves are dried for preservation by leaving them on a large sheet (cloth material) to be left to completely dry for later use.[18] This is referred to as "dried *molokhiyya*". The dish can be prepared with both fresh and dried leaves, with some variation in taste.

Upon preparation the leaves are chopped finely, often with a [mezzaluna](/source/Mezzaluna). The leaves are then boiled in broth; if meat or seafood is being used, it is added at this point, and may be bone-in or boneless.[17][14] Coriander and garlic are fried separately in ghee or oil to make the *ta'leyya* (تقليه, literally "a frying" or "fried thing"), and then added to the soup at the end while the *ta'leyya* is still sizzling.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

The soup is served on cooked white rice or with a side of Egyptian flatbread (*ʿeish baladi*). The dish is often accompanied with an assortment of pickled vegetables, known as *mekhallel* or *torshi* in Egypt. Tomato sauce, vinegar, and other condiments may also be present.[17][10][14][18]

### Levantine cuisine

[Levantine-style](/source/Levantine_cuisine) mulukhiya

The standard molokhia dish in the [Levant](/source/Levant) is prepared by cooking a meat of some sort in a separate pot by boiling. Later garlic is cooked to a simmer, then water and chicken stock cubes are added to form a broth. After boiling, the cooked chicken or meat with the broth coriander and molokhia leaves are added and further cooked another 15 minutes. It is served with white rice and fresh lemon. Also, in northern [Lebanon](/source/Lebanon), a dish called *mloukhiye b zeit* is made using fresh leaves and shoots of the [Nalta jute](/source/Corchorus_olitorius) plant, cooked in olive oil, onions, garlic, tomatoes and chilli peppers; it is a popular summer side dish, especially in [Miniyeh-Danniyeh](/source/Miniyeh-Danniyeh_District) and [Akkar](/source/Akkar_District) districts.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

Bedouins have an old tradition of cooking a different version of the dish. A whole chicken is cut open, the intestines removed, and the innards stuffed with herbs, spices and raw rice then sewn shut with thick thread. The chicken is then boiled to create the broth for the molokhia soup which, after preparation, is served as five separate components: The molokhia soup, Arabic flat bread, the chicken (stuffed with flavored rice), additional plain rice, and a small bowl with a mixture of lemon juice and sliced chilli. The soup is mixed with rice and lemon juice according to taste, while the chicken is eaten on a separate plate.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Tunisia

Tunisian molokhiyya

In [Tunisia](/source/Tunisia), the dish is generally prepared quite differently from the Egyptian method. The leaves, already separated from the stems, are dried then ground to produce a very fine powder and stored in jars or other tightly closed containers. The powder is prepared with olive oil and some sometimes tomato paste into a sauce, not soup, and big chunks of chuck beef are often added halfway through cooking. The dark green sauce simmers on low heat and is left to thicken to the consistency of tomato sauce. The sauce is served in small deep plates with a piece of beef and eaten with preferably white hearty traditional bread. In certain regions where beef is not common, lamb is used but cooks for a much shorter time.[19][20]

### Kenyan cuisine

In [Kenya](/source/Kenya), the dish is known as *murere* ([Luhya](/source/Luhya_language)), murenda, *apoth* ([Luo](/source/Dholuo)), and several other native language names. It is a very popular vegetable dish among communities in the Western region ([Bungoma](/source/Bungoma_County), [Busia](/source/Busia_County), [Kakamega](/source/Kakamega_County), [Trans-Nzoia](/source/Trans-Nzoia_County) and [Vihiga](/source/Vihiga_County) counties) and in Nyanza region ([Homa Bay](/source/Homa_Bay_County), [Kisii](/source/Kisii_County), [Kisumu](/source/Kisumu_County), [Migori](/source/Migori_County), [Nyamira](/source/Nyamira_County) and [Siaya](/source/Siaya_County) counties). Both regions are in the area around [Lake Victoria](/source/Lake_Victoria). The jute leaves are separated from the stems, washed, and then boiled in lightly salted water with *ligadi* (a raw form of sodium bicarbonate), or *munyu* (traditional plant-based salt). The leaves are boiled with other leafy vegetables such as *likuvi* ([cowpea](/source/Cowpea) leaves) or *mito* (*[chipilín](/source/Crotalaria_longirostrata)*) to reduce their sliminess and help soften the other vegetable leaves. In some cases, after boiling for about thirty minutes, the vegetables are stewed with tomatoes and onions in oil. (There are several general ways to prepare the mutere and more ways in which it is served). Spices such as curry, pepper, masala, or coriander are optional. Mutere is served with [ugali](/source/Ugali) (a staple stuff, cooked cereal meal) and can be accompanied with meat or chicken.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### West African cuisines

Among the Yorubas in [Nigeria](/source/Nigeria), [Benin](/source/Benin) and [Togo](/source/Togo) it is called *[ewedu](/source/Ewedu_soup)*[21] and served with cooked yam flour (*[amala](/source/Amala_(food))*). In [Liberia](/source/Liberia), it is called *palaver sauce*, and is served with rice or fufu. In [The Gambia](/source/The_Gambia), it is referred to as *kereng-kereng* and is typically used to make *supakanja* (a dish mostly served on Saturdays and made with okra, red [palm oil](/source/Palm_oil), fish and meat).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In [Ghana](/source/Ghana), it is known as *ademe ewe* or *ayoyo* leaves and used to make accompanying soups for *banku* (a corn cassavas dough dish) or cooked rice).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Cypriot cuisine

In Cyprus, the dish is known as *molohiya*. It is popular among the [Greek Cypriots](/source/Greek_Cypriots) and [Turkish Cypriots](/source/Turkish_Cypriots). The jute leaves are cultivated and grown in the spring, whereupon they are harvested and the leaves are separated from the stem and dried whole. They are cooked in a tomato-based broth with onions and garlic. Lamb on the bone or chicken with bone may also be added. For optimal results, lemon and potato are also used to help keep the consistency from becoming too mucilaginous or slimy. It is served with a broth consistency with sourdough bread.[22]

### Haitian cuisine

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In [Haiti](/source/Haiti), the leafy green dish is commonly known as *[Lalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lalo_(food)&action=edit&redlink=1)* and is traditionally cooked with or without meat. When considering meat, Haitians utilize beef or pork shoulder. Seafood such as blue crabs, shrimp or snow crab legs are also options. It is traditionally served with white rice.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

## Nutrition

The leaves are rich in [folate](/source/Folate), [beta-carotene](/source/Beta-carotene), [iron](/source/Iron), [calcium](/source/Calcium), [vitamin C](/source/Vitamin_C) and more than 32 vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The plant has a potent [antioxidant](/source/Antioxidant) activity with a significant [α-tocopherol](/source/%CE%91-tocopherol) equivalent [vitamin E](/source/Vitamin_E).[4][23][24][16]

## Ancient references

The word for the plant is found in ancient Mediterranean languages such as Egyptian and Greek.[25] [Cognates](/source/Cognate) of the word include [Ancient Greek](/source/Ancient_Greek) μαλάχη (*malákhē*) or μολόχη (*molókhē*), [Modern Greek](/source/Modern_Greek) μολόχα (*molókha*), [Egyptian Arabic](/source/Egyptian_Arabic) ملوخيه (*molokhiyyah*) and [Modern Hebrew](/source/Modern_Hebrew) מלוחיה (*malukhia*).[25][26]

## See also

- [Egypt portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Egypt)
- [Food portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Food)

- [List of Middle Eastern dishes](/source/List_of_Middle_Eastern_dishes)

- [List of African dishes](/source/List_of_African_dishes)

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## External links

- [Youtube](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tz57CLXuKtw&pp=ygUPI2p1dGVsZWF2ZXNjaGFw)

- [Mulukhiyya recipe](https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/food/recipe7.shtml)

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