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Melokhia leaves (Saluyot)
| Caption: | | Melokhia leaves (Saluyot) ---- | | | | Country/Location: | Philippines | | | | Tags: |
| | | | Notes: | Young melokhia leaves are used as a green leaf vegetable; Corchorus olitorius is used mainly in southern Asia, Egypt and Cyprus, Corchorus capsularis in Japan and China. It has a mucilaginous (somewhat "slimy") texture, similar to okra, when cooked. The seeds are used as a flavouring, and a herbal tea is made from the dried leaves. Melokhia is eaten widely in Egypt; some consider it the Egyptian national dish. It also features in the cuisines of Lebanon.
The name "melokhia" is said to have come from the Arabic word malek (???). It is said that the Fatimids made the Corchorus an exclusive dish for themselves, and forbade anyone else to cook it. The word "melokhia" is very similar to "melokia", which means "royal".
Other names in English include Bush Okra, Nalta Jute, Jute Mallow, and Jew's Mallow. In Japan the vegetable is known as moroheiya. Called saluyot in Ilocano, it is a popular leafy vegetable in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. | | | | Camera: | Nikon D80 (Digital)
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