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Mloukhia
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A traditional Tunisian dish that layers the mloukhia leaves in a vegetable and meat broth, creating a unique and intoxicating flavor.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 1 kg of mloukhia
- 500 g of beef
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 200 ml of olive oil
- 2 liters of beef broth
- 1 tablespoon of red pepper
- Salt to taste
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Chopped parsley
Method
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the finely chopped onions and garlic.
- Add the beef cut into pieces and cook until well done.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the red pepper, salt, and chopped mloukhia.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a serving dish, place the mloukhia and sprinkle with raisins and walnuts.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
The story
Mloukhia is an ancient plant with roots in the ancient history of North Africa, where it has been consumed for thousands of years. In Tunisia, it has become a popular dish, particularly loved during festivals and celebrations.
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