Molokhia

ملوخية · Molokhia

Ingredients7

• fresh or frozen molokhia leaves500 g
• chicken or rabbit stock1 L
• garlic cloves6
• ground coriander1 tbsp
• ghee2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• lemon juice1 tbsp

Method

1. If using fresh leaves, wash them, strip the leaves from the stems, and finely chop them; if frozen, thaw and loosen the leaves.
2. Bring the stock to a boil in a pot, then lower the heat and stir in the molokhia.
3. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes, stirring so the leaves do not clump; do not boil hard or the texture turns slimy.
4. Season with salt.
5. Crush the garlic with the coriander.
6. Heat the ghee in a small pan, fry the garlic and coriander until fragrant and just golden, then stir this tasha into the pot.
7. Finish with lemon juice, simmer one minute more, and serve hot with rice and bread.