Jute leaves soup, Ewedu, Mulukhiyah, or Molokhia – I know you will be surprised by how many names this delicious soup is called. It is very popular not only in West Africa but in the Middle East, East Africa, and North Africa.
The preparation of the jute leaves soup and how it’s served varies from region to region. For example, in some regions, the jute leaves are plucked off the stem and they are left to dry for later use, some also use the dry leaves to make tea, the Chinese also makes stir-fries with the fresh leaves, while in other regions prefers cooking it fresh and serving it over white Rice