Egyptian Molokhia

molokhia traditional egyptian cuisine authentic culinary Mulukhiyah melokhiyya molokhiyya mulukhiyya recipe
Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Category
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 6
Calorie 250 kcal
Best Time Winter, Fall
Ingredients
  • 400 g frozen Molokhia
  • 3 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 cube chicken stock
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1,5 tbsp dried coriander
  • 1/2 tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • salt
  • dried Molokhia
Instructions
  1. Bring a deep pot, put it on the fire at medium heat.
  2. Add the ghee, leave it until it melts, then add the garlic, and stir for 15-30 seconds.
  3. Add the coriander, and continue stirring for 30 seconds.
  4. Add a cup and a half of chicken broth, then add the chicken stock cube.
  5. Stir them together well until the broth dissolves, then add the baking soda.
  6. How to prepare frozen Molokhia
  7. Set aside Molokhia to thaw at room temperature before using.
  8. Add Molokhia to the stock pot, and reduce the heat.
  9. Stir Molokhia until completely dissolved in the stock.
  10. Add tomato sauce, and whisk well to thicken.
  11. Add more stock to desired consistency.
  12. Check taste, and add more tomato sauce or salt as needed.
  13. Continue cooking Molokhia until tender, and it begins to boil on low heat.
  14. Remove from heat, and pour into serving dishes.
  15. Serve Molokhia hot or warm, with rice, chicken, or bread.
  16. Your traditional Molokhia is ready. شهية طيبة!
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