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Mrenda (Jute Mallow)

Mrenda (Jute Mallow)

Kenya

40Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A cherished Luhya vegetable of western Kenya, jute mallow leaves cooked to a silky, slightly slippery green traditionally softened with a touch of soda ash and eaten with ugali.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander
Ingredients
Mrenda (jute mallow) leaves2 bunches
Onion, chopped1
Tomato, chopped1
Soda ash (munyu) or bicarbonate¼ tsp
Milk (optional)¼ cup
Cooking oil2 tbsp
Saltto taste
Water½ cup

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