Jew’s Mallow

M’loukhiyeh, or Jew’s mallow as it is known in certain countries in the West, is a green vegetable that grows in long thin stalks with dark green leaves that have a somewhat acrid taste. The marriage of fresh coriander, with its sweet aroma, with the m’loukhiyeh makes this dish quite unique. You can also add coriander seeds, different in taste from the fresh leaves in that they are slightly peppery.

In Palestine, dry coriander is more commonly used than the fresh leave