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Ingredient of the week: Mrenda

Mrenda (Photo courtesy)

When I first ate Mrenda (English name Jute Mallow), the taste, appearance and texture was one I was totally unprepared for.

My host had not prepared me on either taste or texture. The vegetable was served with my favourite combo of ugali and deep fried fish. It was slimy and bitter!

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