Molehiya
...requires effort but well worth it...
...more info about the leaves Corchorus olitorius
- pressure cooker (...definetly need one)
- 2 medium onions
- 2 pounds of lamb or beef (trimmed/cubed into medium pieces)
- 5 tomatoes - peeled/seeded/chopped
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- Molehiya (fresh..5 bunches, pick the leaves, wash a few times, drain...alternatively use dried leaves, start with 5 handful of leaves soak in warm water to rehydrate and wash a few times)
- 2 1/2 large lemons squeezed
- 4 cups hot water
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- salt and black pepper
- chop and lightly brown onions in olive oil (1/3 cup)
- add meat and brown
- add chopped tomatoes...add tomato paste
- add lemon juice from two lemons and stir for a minute or two
- add 4 cups of hot water and bring to a boil, add salt and pepper to taste
- add Molehiya
- bring to boil and close the pressure cooker lid ...continue to cook for 12 minutes once the pressure is achieved
- turn off heat and let it rest...open lid when it is safe to do so...
- add 1/3 cup olive oil and juice of half a lemon...check salt to taste
- simmer for 15 minutes
- serve over rice
