Corchorus Olitorius, Egyptian Spinach is a very popular summer crop in our region. Molokhia/Molokheiya, and many other names. It is believed that it originated in Egypt in the early days of Christ and has been an essential food staple in the region from the time of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian name molokheiya means ‘vegetable for…
Read MoreEgyptian Spinach, Corchorus olitorius, is becoming very popular as a garden vegetable in our part of the world. It’s been known as Molokhia/Molokheiya (and various other ways of spelling it) and salad mallow. Jew’s mallow, jute mallow and West African sorrel to name only few. It is believed that it originated in Egypt in the…
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