Corchorus olitorius

Egyptian Spinach (Molokhia)

Molokhia, Mulukhiyah, Jute Mallow, Jew's Mallow

Eat & cook

Use the leaves fresh or cooked. Chop them into soups and stews, prepare traditional molokhia dishes, or cook them as a leafy green.

Cooking releases the plant's characteristic mucilaginous texture.