Ewedu (Jute Plant) With Pounded Yam

Ewedu (jute) is the Yoruba name for the leaves of Jute plant. This vegetable is well eaten in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.They can be bought in the market. The leaves can be cooked fresh or dried and turned into powder, when the fresh leaves are cooked it gives a bright green colour but when the dried leaves are cooked, it has army colour and one can also use the dried leaves as a thickener for stews. Jute is a rich source of beta carotene.

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