Tunisian Mloukhia Stew With Rabbit And Okra
Tunisian Mloukhia Stew with Rabbit and Okra is a traditional dish that is rich in flavor and history. This hearty stew is a staple in Tunisian cuisine and is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 whole rabbit, cut into pieces
- 1 cup mloukhia leaves (dried jute leaves)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup okra, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rabbit pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove the rabbit from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the browned rabbit pieces back into the pot. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add the mloukhia leaves and okra to the pot. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the rabbit is tender and the mloukhia leaves have thickened the stew.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve the Tunisian Mloukhia Stew with Rabbit and Okra hot with couscous or crusty bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon
Tools
Pot Cooking spoon Knife
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the stew with a side of couscous or crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
Tips: If you can't find mloukhia leaves, you can substitute with spinach or kale, although the flavor will be different.
Cost
$15