Bakoula Mallow Stew

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 2 lb/900 g cleaned common mallow leaves, or a mix of spinach and chard
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley and cilantro
• 5 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup olives
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Positively identify and wash mallow repeatedly. Steam or cook it with only the clinging water until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and chop.

2. 2

   Put greens, herbs, garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and oil in a skillet.

3. 3

   Cook over medium-low heat, stirring and mashing, until moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes cohesive, 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in preserved lemon, olives, and lemon juice. Serve warm or at room temperature.